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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ray Ramamurti #40246 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Strategic Pacing Ray Ramamurti displayed strategic pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. After maintaining a consistent pace of 15:13 min/mile for the first 2 miles, Ray encountered the incline at Hayes Hill, slowing to a 16:50 min/mile pace. This resulted in an impressive climb in placements, moving him from 829th overall to 651st, and from 402nd to 309th among males. In the final miles, Ray demonstrated remarkable stamina and determination, finishing the race with a strong pace of 14:54 min/mile in the last mile. This surge allowed him to secure an overall placement of 735th out of 1839 participants. Consistency after the climb and a late burst in speed were key movers in his performance. For future races, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace on challenging sections like Hayes Hill could be beneficial for achieving even faster times.