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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sonia Aronson #40352 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort and Improved Pacing in Second Half Sonia Aronson maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, showcasing gradual improvements and strong performance in the later segments of the race. Starting off with a split of 16:39 for the first mile, she improved her pace to a noteworthy 12:45 by the second mile. Her strongest performance was toward the end, with back-to-back splits under 12:15 over the last two miles, achieving a remarkable 11:43 split pace for the last mile. Sonia's position climbed throughout the course, showing consistent advancement. After starting at 795th overall, she elevated her overall position to finish 620th, displaying a solid effort in the second half. Her gender placement improved significantly from 401st to 305th. The noticeable improvement after reaching Hayes Hill suggests a potential area of focus for future races could be early race pacing and endurance training, given her strong finishing splits.