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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Meredith Mountjoy #9556 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Meredith Mountjoy from Oakland, CA, showed impressive adaptability in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. She completed the race in 4:17:30, with an average pace of 34:33 min/mile. Throughout the race, her splits reveal a pattern of consistent improvement in pace, notably reducing her time per mile from 40:55 to 35:31 in the later stages. What stands out is the 26:56 min/mile split between miles 5 and 6, the fastest segment of her race. Meredith's resilience is clear as she improved her position from 1433rd overall at the 4th mile to 1222nd by the 7th mile. Her performance excels particularly in the final parts of the race, closing the gap significantly. If she maintains this ability to gain speed in later stages, focusing on consistent pacing in the initial miles may further enhance her performance in future races. Well done, Meredith, on a determined and progressive race.