Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sachit Murthy #9550 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish in the 12K Sachit Murthy from Folsom, CA demonstrated a steady performance in the 12K Centipede at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, concluding the race with an overall time of 1:19:27. Notably, Sachit maintained consistent pacing throughout, with significant resilience observed in the final miles. The initial mile was completed in 10:41, and the pace then varied slightly as he encountered Hayes Hill, a steep section starting at 2.2 miles. Despite this, his pacing demonstrated improvement over the latter miles, including a split time of 9:09 for miles 6 and 7, effectively picking up speed toward the end of the race. Sachit finished with an overall average pace of 10:39 minutes per mile, placing 141st in his gender category among the 1839 total participants. His ability to gain or retain positions despite the challenging elevation changes speaks to his consistency and potential for further time gains with focused speed training. Keep building on this strong foundation!