Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Olivia Ilsley #2530 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Pace with a Strong Finish Olivia Ilsley, representing "The Patricians," completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event in 2:54:34, covering a distance of 7.45 miles with an average pace of 23:26 min/mile. Starting with a 22:36 min/mile pace in the first mile, Olivia consistently improved her pace in the later stages of the race. Notably, she quickened her pace in the final two miles, posting splits of 14:50 min/mile and 14:20 min/mile. The segment from mile 2 to mile 3, which included Hayes Hill, posed a challenge with a slower split pace of 37:55 min/mile. Despite this, Olivia's recovery and subsequent improvement were commendable, increasing her overall placement to 1008 in the final split and ending with a stronger finish. Her consistent progress throughout highlights her determination and ability to maintain focus, especially in the latter parts of the race.