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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Eschelle Stapp #7801 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Pacing and a Strong Finish Eschelle started with a consistent pace, clocking 11:34 in the first mile. Although her pace slightly slowed over the next few miles, demonstrated by the 12:24 and 12:33 paces at miles 3 and 4, she showed resilience. Impressively, from miles 5 to 7, Eschelle improved her pace significantly, especially evident with her time of 11:19 and 11:05 in the final miles, leading to an overall pace of 12:11 min/mile for the race. By the end of the 12K event at Bay to Breakers 2026, Eschelle improved her positions remarkably. Her overall rank was 5978 out of 24386 participants, with notable recovery in the later miles, placing 1677th in her gender category at mile 6. Strong finishes can significantly influence final standings, and Eschelles ability to pick up the pace toward the end is commendable. Continued focus on maintaining this momentum will benefit future races.