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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Raul Torres #41162 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with a Steady Improvement Raul Torres, racing for Beanie Babes, covered 7.45 miles in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with an overall time of 1:37:09, averaging a 13:02 min/mile pace. After starting with a consistent 11:44 min/mile pace in the first mile, Raul's pace slowed, particularly noticeable on Hayes Hill, with the third mile taking 17:55 min/mile, which suggested the hill's impact on performance. Despite the mid-race slowdown, Raul showed resilience, progressively improving past mile four. He completed miles six and seven with the strongest paces of 10:58 and 10:26 min/mile, respectively. This finish spurred an improvement in overall placement, climbing back to 424th, indicating effective pacing adjustment and stamina in the latter part of the race. For future races, building on this ability to progress speed and consistency after challenging sections could further enhance overall performance.