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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Yuxuan Li #40203 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progression and Strong Finish Yuxuan Li from Seattle, WA, ran a consistent race at the 2026 Bay to Breakers in the 12K Centipede event, showing remarkable improvement in pace over the course. Notably, Yuxuan maintained a steady and strategic pace throughout the race. The first mile clocked in at 13:55, followed by a slight slowdown to 23:21 in the second mile, likely due to the demanding ascent at Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles. A highlight of the race was Yuxuan's impressive recovery in the latter half. From the fourth mile, each split time progressively improved, with the fastest split of 11:57 in the final two miles. This determination led Yuxuan to a final time of 2:02:17, achieving an average pace of 16:24 min/mile. Yuxuan finished 942nd out of 1,839 participants, showcasing great potential for future races with his team, the Bullsharks. Optimizing the early race pacing strategy could beneficially impact overall results in future events.