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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Dione Hedgpeth #3548 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Finish with Strong Recovery Dione Hedgpeth demonstrated resilience and consistency during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a solid pace of 18:04 min/mile, she maintained within her division at 656th until Hayes Hill. Her pace understandably slowed to 23:58 min/mile during the challenging Hayes Hill segment, yet she managed to improve her pace significantly in the subsequent miles. Notably, after the steep segment, Dione improved from 41:06 min/mile at mile 4 to 19:37 min/mile in mile 6. Her overall completion time was 3:20:15, covering 7.45 miles with an average pace of 26:52 min/mile. Dione finished 18476th overall, improving some positions post-Hayes Hill. Her final mile was executed in 19:03 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Placing 1116th in her division and running as part of The Taco Cats team, her ability to recover her pace in the later stages is commendable. Focus on strategies for efficiency on inclines could bolster future performances.