Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Katherine Li #40995 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Katherine Li demonstrated a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers race, with a total distance of 7.45 miles and an overall pace of 11:02 minutes per mile. Her strongest momentum was evident towards the latter part of the race. She began with a pace of 11:35 min/mile in the first mile and navigated Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, marking strategic pacing across daunting inclines. The real highlight came post-Hayes Hill, as seen in the sixth and seventh-mile splits, clocking times of 9:52 and 9:07, respectively. These improvements significantly contributed to her final placement, advancing from 395th overall early in the race to 259th by the sixth and seventh miles. While currently ranked 307th overall and 157th among females, her progressive splits suggest potential for future races. Focusing on maintaining speed after climbs could yield further advances in overall placement.