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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Justin Zhang #40651 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish Shows Potential for Speed Justin Zhang maintained consistent pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race, demonstrating a steady start with a 11:32 min/mile pace in the first mile. Notably, tackling the steep Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7 showed a temporary deceleration with a 13:35 min/mile pace but rebounded on subsequent miles. The split at mile 6 marked a significant surge with an 8:27 min/mile pace, culminating in a 7:09 min/mile for the final mile. This finish contributed to an overall elapsed time of 1:17:11 at a pace of 10:21 min/mile, placing him 115th within his gender category and 254th overall out of 1839 participants. Justin showcased remarkable late-race acceleration, especially in the final two miles. Consider focusing on maintaining this speed in earlier miles as well to maximize performance in future races.