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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Nick Kobel #40537 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Nick Kobel from Sacramento displayed a solid and improving performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Starting with a steady pace of 28:28 min/mile over the first two miles, he exhibited notable progress. By the third mile, despite the challenge of Hayes Hill, his split pace improved to 24:20 min/mile, indicating increased effort and resilience. Significant progress was visible in the latter stages of the race, noticeably improving pace and positioning. Nick's fifth mile split stood out with an impressive reduction to a 12:19 min/mile pace, which positively impacted his overall rank. He maintained a consistent pace around the 11-minute mark in the final miles, completing the race with an overall pace of 19:07 min/mile. Ending with a time of 2:22:25, Nick secured his place as 1072nd overall and 526th among men, showcasing strong endurance and pacing strategy.