Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: William Gray #40906 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start, Determined Finish William Gray maintained a steady pace with 13:38 min/mile for the first two miles, securing a solid mid-pack position. There's a noticeable increase in elapsed pace to 22:58 min/mile between mile 2 and 3, likely coinciding with Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles. Despite the pace increase, he re-gained his rhythm with a stronger final mile split of 11:07 min/mile, showing determination and finishing strong. Overall, William's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede showed a steady initial strategy, and resilience was evident in his ability to accelerate in the final stages of the race. Ending with a total distance pace of 18:53 min/mile and finishing ahead of hundreds in the event with so many other participants, his effort is commendable. Focusing on hill training could yield an even more competitive performance. Keep up with the effort!