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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sophia Neal #2667 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Strong Finish Despite Early Challenges Sophia Neal completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede in 1:51:27 at a pace of 14:57 min/mile, placing 815th overall and 404th among females out of 1839 participants. Sophia experienced a steady start, maintaining a 21:18 min/mile pace for the first two miles, which put her in 1232nd place overall and 640th in the female category. With a turning point at mile 3, her pace significantly improved to 14:23 min/mile, resulting in a substantial jump to 777th overall. From miles 4 to 6, Sophia continued to push her pace, marked by consistent improvements 13:44 min/mile for miles 4 and 5, and a notable 11:12 min/mile at mile 6. Her performance at Hayes Hill stands out, showing increased speed and resilience, ultimately maintaining her position at 654th overall through the final two splits. Her consistent improvement and strong finish are commendable, setting a solid foundation for future races.