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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Esteban Mendoza #40550 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Smoothly Navigating Hayes and Beyond Esteban Mendoza participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, finishing with an overall time of 2:22:26. Notable improvements were seen in his pace as the race progressed. With an initial pace of 29:15 min/mile for the first two miles, Esteban found strength to gradually increase speed. His pace notably improved on Hayes Hill, starting at 2.2 miles with a split time of 26:07 min/mile during the third mile. Continuing beyond Hayes Hill, Esteban's split time reduced further, reaching a remarkable 10:35 min/mile by mile 6. His placement shifted favorably, from 1117 to 831 overall, even amidst the challenging uphill sections. The race concluded with a final pace of 19:07 min/mile over 7.45 miles. With some attention to the initial mile pace, Esteban could unlock more potential in future races.