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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Emilio Cruz #40801 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Progression with Strong Mid-Race Recovery Emilio Cruz displayed a strategic race approach in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a first-mile split of 17:28, Emilio conserved energy early. Notably, his pace slowed in the second mile, clocking in at 29:55, likely due to Hayes Hill from 2.2 miles to 2.7 miles. However, Emilio rebounded with a significant improvement in the third mile, reducing his split time to 22:24 and moving up in overall placement from 1337th to 933rd. Throughout the course, Emilio maintained a steady pace with consistent performance in the latter stages. He clocked his fastest mile on the sixth mile at 20:05, which further aided in stabilizing his placement near the top 1000. Though there's room to optimize declining miles, Emilio finished the 12K with an average pace of 24:17 min/mile, showcasing tenacity. Consider focusing on maintaining even pacing post-Hayes Hill to further improve placement in future events.