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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Allison Pearson #40439 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Allison Pearson, representing Keasling Lab, delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. She completed the 7.45-mile race in 1:34:50, maintaining an average pace of 12:43 min/mile. Notably, her split times improved as the race progressed, with a significant improvement between the 6th and 7th miles, achieving a split pace of 10:20 min/mile. This surge in the final stretch highlights her ability to conserve energy and finish strong, resulting in an overall placement of 481 out of 1839 participants. Allison showed a notable climb in the rankings throughout the race, moving from 602nd overall in the early stages to 455th by the 4th mile. Despite the challenging elevation between miles 2.2 and 2.7, she maintained her focus and saw her most impressive pace towards the end. Concentrating on maintaining a steady effort in tougher portions of the course can further enhance her race performance in future events.