Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sophia Bartolo #40904 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Solid First Half with Strong Finish Sophia Bartolo began the race with consistent pacing, clocking in a 13:43 min/mile for the first mile and maintaining a similar pace through the second mile at 13:31 min/mile. After the 2-mile mark, Hayes Hill presented a challenge, resulting in a significant slowdown with a pace of 43:12 min/mile by the 3-mile markan area for potential improvement in handling steep inclines. A notable improvement in pacing occurred after overcoming the hill, with a strong finish shown by her final mile split at an impressive 11:05 min/mile. Concluding the 7.45-mile race with a final time of 2:20:45, Sophia finished with a consistent overall pace of 18:53 min/mile. Her resilience and strong finish pushed her back up in the ranks, finishing 818th overall after initially dropping to 965th at mile 5. This demonstrates a commendable ability to recover well across varied terrains.