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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Kao Saetern #27575 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Strategic Improvement Potential Kao Saetern showcased a strong start in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining a steady pace of 16:15 min/mile for the first two miles. He encountered a decline in pace during miles 3 through 5, coinciding with the known challenge of Hayes Hill, with split times increasing to 24:55 and 27:57 min/mile. This impacted his positions, where he saw a drop in overall standing from 8,512th to 12,747th. Despite challenges, Kao showed resilience in the final segments. His pace stabilized to around 21:15 min/mile over the last two miles, improving his standings to 11,657th overall by the sixth mile. The overall time was 2:38:14 for the 7.45-mile course, with an average pace of 21:14 min/mile. For future races, focusing on sustaining early momentum throughout the course could further enhance placements. Positive adjustments could potentially refine performance in the M30-39 division as well.