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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alix Craft #41242 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strategic Improvement in Final Miles Alix Craft from Anthem, AZ, delivered a notably consistent performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Race. Alix started strong with a 14:03 min/mile for the first mile, maintaining a stable pace even on Hayes Hill, where the pace slightly slowed to 21:27 min/mile by mile 3. Despite challenges on the hill, Alix's position improved significantly during the second half of the race, as illustrated by moving from 929th to 796th overall by mile 6. Noteworthy is Alix's final mile, completed at an impressive pace of 11:51 min/milethe fastest split of the racedemonstrating excellent potential for managing mid-race fatigue. Alix finished the 7.45-mile event with an overall time of 2:38:53. Consistent pacing throughout and a strong finish suggest room for strategic pace adjustments in earlier sections. Focusing on the middle miles could further enhance performance in future races.