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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Peter Sorensen #40544 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Peter Sorensen demonstrated strategic pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race. Starting with consistent split times of 29:17 min/mile for the first two miles, he maintained his position steadily at 1122 in overall ranking and 524 in his gender category. Notably, Peter improved his pace on the notoriously steep Hayes Hill, covering the third mile in 22:57 min/mile, allowing for a gain in his place, finishing that segment at 1221 overall. As the race progressed, Peter continued to accelerate, ultimately reaching a peak pace of 11:03 min/mile during miles 5 and 6. By maintaining this momentum, he successfully improved his standings, closing with an overall time of 2:22:30, achieving a consistent overall place of 833 from miles 5 through 7. Highlighting his resilience and tactical execution, Peter's ability to significantly improve his pace in the latter part of the race suggests strength in endurance and finishing power.