Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Uliana Popov #40291 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Uliana Popov maintained a steady pace for the first two miles, each completed in 9:39. However, Hayes Hill posed a challenge between miles 2 and 3, where her pace slowed to 12:18 and saw her drop in standing from 200th to 249th overall and 136th in her gender category. Despite this, she displayed resilience by picking up her pace from 10:46 in the fifth mile to an impressive 9:20 in the seventh. Completing 7.45 miles in 1:18:30, Uliana achieved an average pace of 10:32 per mile. Placing 283rd overall and 150th among females in a field of 1,839, her efforts in closing with a fast split in mile 7 showcased her ability to cover ground efficiently in the later stages. Focusing on improving her pace on inclines can aid in better maintaining her position throughout the course.