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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jay shafto #40636 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Jay Shafto completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race with a total time of 2:09:53, maintaining an average pace of 17:26 min/mile. Starting strong, Jay maintained a steady pace throughout, with the first mile at 16:39 min/mile and a slight increase during the second mile to 16:53 min/mile. Notably, Jay navigated the challenging Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, resulting in a slower pace of 18:43 min/mile at mile 3. After overcoming the hill, Jays pace improved as he clocked the fourth mile at 16:35 min/mile, demonstrating resilience and stamina. Throughout the race, Jay's placements fluctuated, initially ranking at 964 overall and eventually securing 986th in a field of 1839 participants. A significant highlight was Jay's ability to increase speed after the mid-race hill, emphasizing his endurance. Focusing on maintaining consistency might further enhance future performances.