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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jack Brilliant #2899 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Jack Brilliant showcased robust pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a strong first mile at 5:32, he maintained admirable consistency in his pace. Notably, between the 2-mile and 3-mile mark, where Hayes Hill is located, his pace adjusted to 6:16 min/mile, reflecting the difficulty of that section, yet he managed to move up in his division to first. Jack completed 7.45 miles with a commendable overall time of 42:13, finishing 20th overall and 19th in his gender. His swift completion of the sixth mile in 5:26, his fastest split, is impressive and suggests potential for even tighter pacing in future races. Jack's ability to manage splits and end strongly, especially on challenging segments, indicates hes progressing well. To build on this, consider strategies to start faster in later races to potentially improve overall rankings.