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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mary Astalis #2831 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Progressive Pace and Strong Finish Mary Astalis from Pasadena, CA, delivered a well-paced performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, covering the 12K Centipede event with a final time of 1:39:11 and an average pace of 13:18 min/mile. Analyzing her splits, Marys pace showed notable improvement as the race progressed. Starting strong with a 12:01 min/mile in the first mile, her pace varied but significantly quickened in the latter part, culminating in a sub-11 minute-mile for the sixth and seventh miles. Mary notably improved her position through the race, starting at 796th overall and closing at 597th. She faced Hayes Hill, spending approximately 13 minutes conquering the elevation challenge. Despite dropping in her pace early on, she recovered well post-hill, gaining positions, notably improving her placement in the female category to 291st by the end. Focusing on maintaining consistent splits post-hill could further enhance her future performances. Keep leveraging your strengths, Mary!