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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Dan Faria #3574 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort With Strategic Splits Dan Faria placed in the top half of his division with a time of 3:20:26 for the 12K race at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Representing Los Altos, CA, and the team "The Taco Cats," Dan demonstrated consistency throughout. He maintained a steady initial pace and faced the toughest part of the course, Hayes Hill, starting from mile 2.2 to 2.7. During this section, reflected in the third split, he clocked 24:55, an expected slowdown given the steep climb. He exhibited resilience as he climbed from 13184th overall to finish 18496th among 24386 participants. His split times fluctuated, with the most challenging segment at mile 5 showing a slower pace of 51:39. However, Dan managed to quicken his pace in the final stretch, completing the last mile in 23:36. This indicates a strong finish, suggesting potential for even pacing strategies in future races.