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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Julie Chen #50162 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Julie Chen from Santa Clara, CA, demonstrated a consistent running pace during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus, ultimately achieving an overall time of 1:52:31. Throughout the race, Julie maintained a steady pace around 12:39 min/mile for the first 2 miles. She experienced a slight pace drop when tackling Hayes Hill, recording a 12:45 min/mile pace between miles 2 and 3 and improving her position in the Female 20-29 division from 230th to 134th. Notably, Julie increased her pace substantially in the final mile, clocking a remarkable 10:25 min/mile split. This strategic acceleration allowed her to secure 1717th place overall and 196th in her division out of 4217 participants. Throughout the event, she continually improved her standing in both overall and gender positions. Continued focus on hill training could help further enhance her performance on steeper sections in future races.