Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Richard Lam #10454 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Endurance Performance with a Strong Finish Richard Lam maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. He started with a strong 12:01 minute mile for his first mile. The pace dropped slightly with Hayes Hill affecting his third-mile split, where he clocked in at 18:45. Notably, he recovered in the fifth mile, achieving his fastest split of 14:45 since the opening mile. This shows a solid ability to regain focus and pull back time. His overall time was 1:50:53, averaging a pace of 14:53 min/mile over 7.45 miles. Richard finished 790th out of 1839 participants and 392nd in his gender category. He demonstrated an impressive ability to maintain his position from miles 2 through 7, finishing in the same spot he reached by mile 6. Consider focusing on consistent pacing in future races, particularly during challenging sections, to continue improving performance. Great work representing the Muni Run Club!