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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Vlad Dergunov #40485 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress and Tactical Gains Vlad Dergunov from Daly City, CA, competed in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, marking an impressive pacing strategy during the 12K Centipede. His overall time was 1:33:11 with an average pace of 12:30 min/mile. Initial splits demonstrated a moderate start, covering the first mile at a 12:30 min/mile pace. However, there was a deceleration in the following miles, specifically hitting 13:48 min/mile at mile 2 and 14:18 min/mile at mile 3, likely influenced by Hayes Hill. Notably, Vlad executed a significant shift midway through the race, improving his pace to 12:29 min/mile by miles 4 and 5 and accelerating further to a 10:52 min/mile pace by mile 6. His final mile saw a remarkable surge with a 10:23 min/mile pace. Overall, Vlad ended 456th out of 1,839 participants and placed 224th in his gender. His ability to gain places from the 328th to 177th indicates a well-paced strategy and perseverance.