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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Yiran Zhang #3508 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish on the Course Yiran Zhang displayed a consistent performance trajectory at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in San Francisco. She kicked off with a 15:45 min/mile pace in the first mile, progressively improving with a notable split of 14:49 min/mile by the second mile, ranking her 4,792nd in her gender category. A significant challenge was encountered between the second and third mile, with her pace dropping to 27:06 min/mile, likely due to the steep climb at Hayes Hill. However, she adeptly regained momentum in the subsequent miles with paces between 14:07 and 15:39 min/mile. Overall, Yiran completed the race in 2:06:09, averaging a solid 16:56 min/mile for the entire 7.45-mile course. Her final placement was 12,062nd overall and 5,689th among females. Yiran's efforts were commendable, especially her ability to rebound after Hayes Hill. Future training might focus on hill running techniques to maintain her pace during elevation changes.