Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Darby Zoia #40154 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Darby Zoia showed perseverance throughout the 12K Centipede race, achieving consistent improvements in pace over the 7.45-mile course. Starting with a pace of 17:40 min/mile for the first mile, there was an initial slowdown as she tackled the early miles, with splits of 24:44 and 25:50 minutes. Notably, this included navigating Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7. By mile 4, Darby picked up the pace significantly to 19:18 min/mile, suggesting increased comfort as the race progressed. Overall, Darby demonstrated resilience by improving her pace in the latter stages of the race. The final mile, completed in 11:52 min/mile, was her fastest, indicating a strong finish. Darby secured a solid position, being 509th out of 1839 female participants, reflecting her determination and steady performance. Continuing to focus on reducing split time variation and maintaining strength at different race segments could further enhance future race outcomes. Keep up the great work, Darby!