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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Facundo Bonfanti #40987 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge on Hayes Hill Spurred by Split Consistency Facundo Bonfanti clocked an overall time of 1:22:15 in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede, with an average pace of 11:02 min/mile. Of particular note is the consistent performance maintained through much of the course. Facundo managed a pace between 9:58 to 13:01 min/mile, which showed impressive adaptability. A highlight was during the 6th mile, where he achieved his fastest pace of 9:58 min/mile. Ending confidently, his final mile was the strongest, at an impressive 9:00 min/mile, maintaining his position with 260th overall and 121st in his gender category. There was strategic pacing through Hayes Hill, which starts at 2.2 miles and ends at 2.7 miles. Facundo's rank dropped slightly during this portion, which slowed his pace to 13:01 min/mile at mile 4, but he quickly regained momentum. Focusing on hill endurance could further enhance performance. Overall, out of 1,839 participants, his pacing in San Francisco's race stands out commendably.