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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Stella Kaval #20068 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Finish with a Strong Comeback Stella Kaval maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, successfully completing the race in 2:19:52. With a final overall placing of 13,620 out of 24,386 participants, Stella's performance was solid. The race began with consistent mile splits around the 17:38 min/mile mark for the first two miles, maintaining a steady approach. Notably, Stella navigated the notoriously steep Hayes Hill from miles 2.2 to 2.7 well, managing a split pace of 21:25 min/mile, and regained momentum afterward. There was a remarkable improvement in the final stretches, clocking a split time of 17:34 for mile six, showing resilience and the ability to maintain a faster pace towards the end. Stella's effort placed her 6,625th among females and 2,180th in her F20-29 division. The capability to surge towards the finish indicates a promising base to further build on and excel.