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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ben Fong #50114 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles

Consistent Race Pace with Strategic Splits Ben Fong, representing The Unofficial Run Club, delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, completing the 9.23-mile course in 2:02:41. His overall pace was 13:17 min/mile, displaying consistent effort throughout the race. Notably, Fong showed improvement in his position, advancing from a position of 1709 overall at the 2-mile mark to 1441 by the third mile. His most challenging stretch was during the eighth mile with a split pace of 16:20 min/mile, but he regained momentum in the final segment, finishing the ninth mile at 12:48 min/mile. Fong's best split came at mile seven, clocking in at 12:05 min/mile, indicating effective pacing strategy and stamina. He was placed 250th in his division (M40-49), a competitive field of participants. Consistent pacing and a gradual increase in performance indicate potential for improvement in future races. Continuing to build on this pacing strategy could further enhance Fong's results.