Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Persi Shafto #40635 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Middle Splits During the 2026 Bay to Breakers, Persi Shafto maintained a steady pace and demonstrated notable improvement in the middle of the race. Starting with a 16:44 min/mile pace, Persi encountered Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, which corresponded with a slight drop in pace to 18:22 min/mile on mile 3. Notably, she regained momentum in the fourth split with a 16:55 min/mile pace, showing strong recovery and determination. Overall, Persi completed the 12K event in 2:09:54 with an average pace of 17:26 min/mile. Her performance ranking of 489th in the female category and 987th overall are admirable. It might be beneficial to focus on pacing strategy, particularly in the challenging mid-race sections, to enhance future race experiences. Team Asha is fortunate to have such a consistent performer. Keep aiming for those improved splits!