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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: grace wong #16917 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Grace Wong showed a consistent race approach at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining resilience over a total distance of 7.45 miles. Grace started with an initial 13:20 split for the first mile and experienced slower splits during miles with elevation changes, such as the section around Hayes Hill. Starting at an overall pace of 13:20 min/mile, her pace adjusted to a range between 14:23 and 17:14 min/mile in the steeper sections but improved towards the end. A notable highlight was overcoming the temporary slowdown, particularly from miles 5 to 6, where she recorded a remarkable improvement with a 14:07 pace on the sixth mile. Grace excelled by finishing with a strong sub-14 minute mile in the last segment, achieving an overall time of 1:52:04 and a finishing average pace of 15:02 min/mile. Her performance, especially the strategic finish, showcased her ability to adapt and maintain determination throughout the race.