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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Gina Kotos #40683 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish Improves Position Gina Kotos demonstrated notable endurance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, part of the 12K Centipede event. She started with a solid pace of 12:59 min/mile at the first mile but faced a slowdown by the third mile with a pace of 22:59 min/mile, likely influenced by the demanding Hayes Hill. Consistently improving her position, she climbed from an overall place of 816 at the 4-mile mark to 736 overall by the 6-mile mark. Her split pace of 11:58 min/mile between miles 5 and 6 signifies a notable recovery effort. In this 7.45-mile race, she successfully conserved enough energy to finish strong, maintaining a consistent pace of 16:51 min/mile over the final stretch and improving position despite the earlier dips. Overall, her final time was 2:03:40 with an average pace of 16:36 min/mile. Continued focus on pacing strategies and managing the uphill stretch could enhance future performances.