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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ellis McKean #2779 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with a Steady Pace Ellis McKean from San Francisco demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, covering a distance of 7.45 miles in a total time of 41:48. McKean started strong with a first-mile split of 5:51 and maintained a solid pace throughout the race. Notably, his pace slightly slowed on the third mile to 6:19, coinciding with the challenging Hayes Hill section. However, he recovered effectively, completing the fourth mile at 5:49 and demonstrating an outstanding final two-mile push with times of 5:08 and 5:03, respectively. Ellis exhibited notable improvements after Hayes Hill, with a final overall placement of 28th out of 1,839 participants. He displayed remarkable acceleration in the later stages, emphasizing his dedication and effort. Maintaining a more even pace across all splits, particularly on the third mile, could further enhance future performances. Competing as part of "Order of the Eternal Flame," his strong endurance and sprinting capabilities were well showcased.