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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Laura Griffiths #41014 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance Maintains Steady Pace Laura Griffiths, from San Francisco, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with a total time of 1:12:40, maintaining a strong average pace of 9:45 min/mile. Displaying consistency, Laura's early splits were stable, opening with a 10:07 min/mile and slightly increasing her speed to hit a 9:55 min/mile by mile 2. It's notable that her steadiest splits were during the most demanding segment of the race, including Hayes Hill. Throughout the race, Laura enhanced her position, with significant acceleration in the latter parts. By mile 6, she achieved her fastest split, a commendable 8:43 min/mile, demonstrating strong finishing power. Finishing 229th overall and 127th among females out of 1,839 participants, Laura's performance highlights her ability to maintain and improve pace over the course. For future races, continued focus on early-race pacing and evenly managing energy could optimize overall results.