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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: James Berneking #40556 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Improved Consistency and Strong Finish James Berneking displayed a notable performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race, completing the 7.45-mile course with an elapsed time of 1:27:40, culminating in an average pace of 11:46 min/mile. His consistency pace-wise was evident, particularly through the first two miles with identical split times of 12:36 min/milea solid start that set the tone for the race. The third mile saw a slight decrease in pace to 13:49 min/mile, likely due to Hayes Hill, but he rebounded significantly. By mile four, James picked up speed, clocking a 10:29 min/mile split, showcasing effective recovery skills. He maintained a sub-12-minute pace for the remaining miles, notably a swift 9:57 min/mile in the last mile, demonstrating a strong closing effort. Strategically, focusing on maintaining a steady pace uphill could enhance performance in future events. Overall, James moved up in the ranks from 504th to 417th place overall, indicating a competitive effort among 1839 participants.