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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Emma Kerr #2540 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish on Tough Terrain Emma Kerr showcased resilience in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting with an 11:36 min/mile pace in the first mile, she maintained a consistent effort despite the steep incline at Hayes Hill, seen in a 15:14 min/mile pace from mile two to three. Persisting through the elevation challenge, Emma saw a notable pace improvement post-Hayes Hill, concluding with gradual speed increases. In the latter part of the race, Emma accelerated, clocking a final split pace of 11:22 min/mile for the seventh mile. Her overall average pace was 13:01 min/mile, placing her 249th among female participants. Notably, Emma's strategic pacing in the final miles helped her advance from 499th to 414th position overall at one point, a testament to her endurance capabilities. For future races, Emma might consider focusing on sustaining the initial pace to reduce overall race time further.