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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Xiaoli Tian #20333 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish Despite Mid-Race Challenges Xiaoli Tian, representing team UCSF, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 2:06:28, maintaining an average pace of 16:58 min/mile. She navigated the course steadily, placing 519th in her F50-59 division out of 24386 total participants. Her performance was notable for her strong recovery after Hayes Hill. At 7.45 miles, she managed to stay consistent towards the end of the race. Xiaoli's performance showed resilience, especially during the third split of the race, particularly taxing due to the steep elevation between miles 2.2 and 2.7. Her third split pace slowed to 20:39 min/mile, but she picked up her pace in subsequent miles, with her best split time of 15:51 min/mile in the fourth mile. To boost future performances, consider strategies to maintain momentum after challenging sections. Overall, Xiaoli demonstrated determination and the ability to adapt to course demands effectively.