Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Emma Li #1002 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement in Pace Emma Li displayed a solid performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. She maintained a consistent pace through the first two miles, each at 12:16 min/mile. Approaching the third mile, her pace slowed to 14:37 min/mile, likely influenced by Hayes Hill. Despite this, she held her ground with a steady pace around the 14-minute mark for the next two miles. In the final stretch of the race, Emma's determination shone through as she increased her pace, clocking 12:18 min/mile by mile 6 and finishing with a swift 11:23 min/mile for the last mile. This allowed her to significantly improve her standing, climbing from 506th place overall after mile 5 to finish 417th by the end of mile 7. Her overall performance was commendable, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:37:00 at a pace of 13:01 min/mile. Keep training to enhance early pace consistency and hill strength for future races!