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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Brijesha Patel #27782 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Brijesha Patel maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, recording a final time of 1:58:14. With a consistent pace averaging 15:52 min/mile, she placed 5170th among female participants and 1716th in her F20-29 division. Her pacing strategy was notable, showing a particularly strong performance in the final miles. Pacing varied across the race. A slower segment was observed between miles 2 and 3, with a pace of 23:03 min/mile, likely interconnected with traversing Hayes Hill. A commendable recovery followed, enhancing her split times to 13:03 min/mile by the last mile. Future races could benefit from practicing uphill endurance to further reduce split variability, especially on steep portions. Overall, Brijesha's race showed solid pacing skills and a powerful finish, essential qualities in continuous improvement and future success on the racecourse.