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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Grant Williams #12678 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Recovery and Strategic Finish Grant Williams ran the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a final time of 1:11:01, reflecting an average pace of 9:31 min/mile. His performance began strong with a first-mile pace of 8:29, ranking him 834th in his gender category. Notably, his pace varied as the race progressed, peaking at an 11:11 min/mile during Hayes Hill, which affected his position as he fell to 1168th among males. Despite the challenging section, Grant showed resilience in the latter part, improving his pace to 8:47 and 8:50 in the last two miles. This strategic recovery enabled him to finish 301st in the M20-29 division. Such adaptive pacing toward the race's end suggests potential for continued development. Focusing on maintaining control during elevation changes could further enhance his overall performance. Participating with the team "Ariana what are you doing here" also added a unique element to his race experience.