Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Max Blachman-Gentile #2652 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Mid-Race Improvements Max Blachman-Gentile delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race, navigating the course in 1:50:31 with an average pace of 14:50 min/mile. Starting strong with a 1-mile split of 11:27, he maintained a consistent effort throughout challenging segments. Notably, his consistent improvement during the latter half of the race is commendable. Max's finish saw a significant climb in the rankings, moving from 883rd overall at the start to 771st by the finish, outperforming 112 competitors throughout the race. His strongest kilometers followed Hayes Hill, where he managed to pick up his pace, with a commendable final 1-mile split pace of 12:24. His tactical pacing strategy in the latter miles and strong finish is something to be proud of. Transitioning the faster paces seen towards the end into earlier splits will be a valuable focus for future races.