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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ariana Samson #5826 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Pacing and Strong Finish Ariana Samson demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. The initial three splits were evenly paced, maintaining a time of 26:06 per mile. Notably, during the third mile, which included the difficult Hayes Hill section, the elapsed pace slightly decreased to 26:19 min/mile, resulting in an improved position to 1014 overall and 515 in her gender category. This indicates a commendable effort on a steep section of the course. After Hayes Hill, Ariana adjusted her pace, displaying a faster 4th mile with a split pace of 22:34 min/mile. The 5th mile saw a considerable slowdown to 40:55 min/mile, presenting an opportunity for strategic improvements. However, Ariana regained momentum in the 6th and 7th miles, clocking a pace of 26:21 and 20:26 min/mile respectively. Concluding the race with an overall time of 3:18:10, Arianas ability to finish strong is noteworthy, securing an overall placement of 1424 out of 1839 participants.