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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Michael Tong #20016 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish Michael Tong executed an impressive performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. He maintained consistent pacing throughout the first two miles with 12:23 min/mile splits, holding steady in the 40-49 age division with a rank of 659. The climb up Hayes Hill saw his pace slow to a 15:19 min/mile in the third mile, but he displayed resilience, improving his pace significantly afterward. Most notably, Michael accelerated effectively in the later stages, particularly in miles five and six with paces of 11:23 and 10:31 min/mile, ending with an average pace of 12:06 min/mile. His overall time was 1:30:15, placing him 5828th out of 24386 participants. Michael's ability to recover from Hayes Hill and push towards the finish showcases potential, especially if he focuses on maintaining momentum through inclines in future races.