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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Shogo Tanaka #27765 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with a Pace Improvement Shogo Tanaka, representing RFRC, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race with a final time of 2:32:08 (20:25 min/mile). Notably, his pace improved significantly in the final stages. Starting with an initial split pace of 19:23 min/mile, his pace increased to 27:43 min/mile by the second mile. Between miles 2 and 3, which included the challenging Hayes Hill section, his pace was steady at 27:29 min/mile. A remarkable acceleration occurred in the final miles. From mile 5 to 6, Shogo achieved a substantial pace boost, recording a 10:15 min/mile split. This strong finish propelled him forward in the rankings, moving from 14447th to 11429th place overall. Maintaining focus on pacing during mid-race hills could yield further performance gains in future events. Overall, Shogo's finish reflects great determination and the ability to accelerate when needed.