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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Danh Nguyen #27780 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Start But Mid-Race Challenges Danh Nguyen from San Jose, CA, demonstrated a strong start in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. In the initial mile, he maintained a steady pace of 13:43 min/mile, holding consistent splits and placing 1072nd in the M20-29 division. This performance placed him around 4409th in his gender category. At the 2.2-mile mark, the steep Hayes Hill appeared to impact his subsequent performance. His split times increased significantly, with a third-mile pace drop to 30:17 min/mile. Despite this, Nguyen showed determination, regaining a faster pace of 12:39 min/mile in the final mile. Overall, he completed the race in 3:03:29 with an elapsed pace of 24:37 min/mile, placing 8119th in his gender. Emphasizing endurance training, especially on inclines, could bring remarkable improvements in future races.