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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: karen garcia-smith #15901 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Karen Garcia-Smith demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Holding a pace of approximately 20:08 min/mile for the first two miles, she skillfully handled the steep ascent of Hayes Hill during the third mile, which impacted her pace to 22:54 min/mile. Notably, her perseverance on Hayes Hill improved her division placement, moving from 762nd to 595th. Post-Hayes Hill, Karen maintained a consistent pace hovering above 22 min/mile, with her strongest mile between miles six and seven, decreasing to a split pace of 19:25 min/mile. This adjustment in pace contributed to a final pace of 21:47 min/mile. She completed the race in 2:42:20, ranking 841st in her division. For future races, maintaining the momentum from her final split across more of the race could enhance her overall performance, ideally aligning her division placement with her capability demonstrated over the last mile.