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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Erin Chang #40364 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge and Solid Finish Erin Chang showed impressive strategic pacing in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race. Starting with consistent pacing of 14:40 min/mile for the first two miles, Erin was placed 782nd overall. Her pace increased on the challenging segment from 2 to 3 miles but didn't impact her overall position negatively; she moved up to 564th place. Erin effectively managed the course's demands as her pace progressively improved from 13:43 min/mile in the fourth mile to an impressive 11:41 min/mile by the last split. Finishing with an overall time of 1:40:35 and an average pace of 13:30 min/mile, Erin completed the 7.45-mile race in 618th place overall out of 1839 participants. Notably, her strong finish placed her 303rd among female competitors, showcasing her ability to maintain and improve her speed throughout the event. Focusing on maintaining this accelerated pace earlier in the race could further enhance her performance.