Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Samay Godika #2852 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement Amidst the Challenge Samay Godika maintained a steady performance throughout the "2026 Bay to Breakers" 12K race, showcasing remarkable pacing control. He completed the race with an average pace of 14:30 min/mile over a total distance of 7.45 miles. Notably, his pace quickened significantly around mile two, improving from a 14:19 min/mile split in the first mile to 12:50 min/mile. Hayes Hill, starting at 2.2 miles, saw a slower 15:53 min/mile split due to its steep gradient, yet Samay managed well, only slightly falling back in overall placement. Distinctive attention should be given to his strong recovery after the hill, indicated by his 12:14 min/mile split for mile six, maintaining consistency across the remaining mile. Placing 713th overall and 355th in the male category out of 1839 participants, Samay's effort was commendable. Focus on maintaining this improved pace, especially post-challenging elevations, will be beneficial for future events.