Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Natalie Dow #40257 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Split Recovery and Strong Finish Natalie Dow delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers in the 12K Centipede event. Beginning with a strong first mile split pace of 10:05 min/mile, she maintained a steady pace despite the challenges encountered between miles 2 and 3, where her split pace slowed to 13:05 min/mile. Her ability to recover was highlighted by her consistent improvement from miles 5 to 7, culminating in a final split of 10:22 min/mile. Throughout the race, Natalie climbed 21 positions overall and 21 positions in her gender category, finishing in 1:22:28 with an average pace of 11:04 min/mile. This illustrates her ability to accelerate and maintain performance in the latter half of the race. While her area placing shows room for growth, Natalie's efforts highlight her strength in recovering from mid-race slowdowns. Focusing on pace consistency uphill may further enhance future performances.