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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Nikunj Bajaj #40709 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Nikunj Bajaj from San Bruno, CA, delivered a committed performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. Clocking in an overall time of 2:50:21 for 7.45 miles, he maintained consistent pacing throughout, averaging 22:51 min/mile. His efforts placed him 1290th out of 1839 participants, with a gender rank of 629. Nikunj's progress was most notable in the final stages of the race, showing improved splits. Early splits at a pace of around 19:18 to 21:58 min/mile reflected a steady start, despite facing Hayes Hill during the third mile, which contributed to a slower pace of 25:10 min/mile. Notably, between miles 5 and 7, an increase in speed was observed, with splits of 21:21 and 21:49 min/mile, improving his overall stand by more than 150 places. Focus on maintaining this momentum for future events will help continue this positive trend.