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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Gowtam Kamath #40897 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with a Challenging Finish Gowtam Kamath maintained a steady performance in the initial miles of the 2026 Bay to Breakers. The race started with consistent pacing, as he clocked identical splits of 20:54 min/mile for each of the first two miles. At the 3-mile mark, his elapsed time was 1:07:08, reflecting a slight drop to a 25:22 min/mile pace. Hayes Hill impacted his pace noticeably between the 2nd and 3rd mile, leading to a more gradual elapsed pace in the later stages. The 5th mile saw a resurgence with the quickest split in the latter half at 20:39 min/mile, showcasing his ability to recover effectively after the hill. Finishing with an overall time of 3:07:26, Gowtam placed 1358th of 1839 participants. The final stretch required more effort, with a split pace of 33:21 in the 7th mile. Focusing on consistent pacing over inclines could be beneficial in future races.