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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Grace Arteaga #40337 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Start, Challenging Mid-Race Grace Arteaga showcased a promising start in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with the initial mile completed at an 11:37 min/mile pace, nearly matching this in the second mile at 11:15 min/mile. Her performance initially maintained her 319th overall position. Despite a consistent pace early on, Hayes Hill presented a noticeable hurdle, leading to a significant drop in pace to 21:26 min/mile by the third mile, which affected her standings, moving her to 620th overall. Post-Hayes Hill, Grace's pacing varied, with an overall race pace of 16:14 min/mile, placing her 926th overall out of 1839 participants. Her steady effort, backed by her team, Google SF Run Club, highlighted her endurance. Future focus on training for varied terrain may result in improved pacing consistency, especially on inclines. Consider incorporating hill-specific workouts to build strength and stamina for similar future challenges.