Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Julie Jimenez Sakelarios #40803 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress and Momentum Building Julie's race began with a solid first-mile split of 17:16, showing a strong start. As the course progressed into the second mile, she encountered a significantly slower pace of 29:58, likely influenced by an elevation change. However, her performance on Hayes Hill was notable, with a 24:19 split that reflected resilience and an improvement in overall positioning, moving up more than 150 places by the third mile. Throughout the remaining miles, Julie demonstrated consistency, maintaining a steady pace between 24-26 min/mile. The sixth mile showcased her fastest split of 20:30, indicating a well-timed energy boost. Julie ultimately completed the 12K with an overall average pace of 24:16 min/mile. Notably, she finished with an 11-place improvement in the gender category after the third mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining her energy and increasing speed during mid-race sections could improve her overall time and positioning.