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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Zachary Zhang #2564 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Mid-Race Surge Zachary Zhang from Fremont, CA delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. Notably, Zachary exhibited a remarkable pace improvement after the halfway mark, particularly impressive during miles 3 and 4. Starting with a steady pace of 12:00 min/mile for the first mile, he showed resilience on the steep Hayes Hill, completing the challenging section with a solid 13:08 min/mile pace by mile 3. Achieving an overall time of 1:39:10 with an average pace of 13:18 min/mile, Zachary secured the 592nd position among 1,839 participants. Noteworthy improvements in the last three splits, recording 12:53, 10:35, and 10:49 min/mile respectively, demonstrate his ability to finish strong. Holding consistent placements around 480th in the later segments indicates a robust strategy that maintained performance against the field. Further focus on early pacing strategy might enhance future performances. Keep up the great work with Team Snail Racing Ltd.!