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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jonathan Azali #41214 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Surge Boosts Performance Jonathan Azali maintained impressive pacing throughout the "2026 Bay to Breakers" race, with an overall time of 1:23:11 for the 12K Centipede event. Covering a distance of 7.45 miles, he averaged a pace of 11:09 min/mile. Notably, his sixth mile reflected a strong acceleration with a split time of 10:22 min/mile, showcasing his ability to pick up speed as the race progressed. Mid-race positioning improvements highlight Jonathan's strategic execution. At the end of the third mile, he advanced from 355th to 244th in overall position, rising from 162nd to 112th within gender. As the race neared its conclusion, his pace increased with a notable mile seven split of 9:58 min/mile, demonstrating an excellent finish. For future races, continued focus on maintaining even pacing during uphill segments, especially around the Hayes Hill stretch between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, could further improve performance.