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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Kayla Dais #40398 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Solid Mid-Race Strong Finish Kayla Dais from San Mateo, CA, delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting with a pace of 13:15 min/mile, she successfully maintained a consistent rhythm through the early miles. The most notable improvement was during the 3rd mile, where she gained 175 overall positions, emphasizing her strategic approach during the notoriously steep Hayes Hill, which she encountered between miles 2.2 and 2.7. Although her paces slowed slightly after Hayes Hill, Kayla showcased resilience in the final stretch. Her fastest split was at mile six, clocking a time of 14:08, and she crossed the finish line with an overall time of 1:52:06, achieving an average pace of 15:02 min/mile. With the potential to further improve pacing on hills, particularly in the early stages, she demonstrated strong closing speed, reflective of her dedication and hard work training with Hella Baes Running.