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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Medearis #2778 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Start and Consistent Performance Nicholas Medearis displayed impressive speed and consistency at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race. Nicholas maintained a steady pace, starting with a 5:50 min/mile, and managing to accelerate to a swift 5:45 min/mile by the second mile. Notably, Nicholas navigated Hayes Hill, a particularly steep section from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, with a split of 6:21, showing strong perseverance. Overall, Nicholas finished in a time of 41:48, with an overall race pace of 5:36 min/mile, placing 26th out of 1,839 participants. Performance remained robust throughout, with no major declines. The final two splits showed remarkable acceleration with 5:14 and 5:12 min/mile paces, demonstrating an impressive finishing kick. Nicholas improved steadily in overall placing, finishing 25th in gender amongst participants. Focusing on even pacing during the middle miles could enhance future performances, balancing effort more evenly throughout the race.