Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Rick Edge #40802 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement on Varied Terrain Rick Edge exhibited noteworthy consistency in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, finishing with an overall time of 3:00:57 over a distance of 7.45 miles, averaging a pace of 24:17 min/mile. Starting strong with a reliable first mile at a pace of 17:20 min/mile, Rick maintained his performance through Hayes Hill. Notable adjustments were made between miles 5 and 6, where Rick sped up and achieved a split time of 20:22, marking his fastest pace of the race. Rick ranked 1,333rd overall out of 1,839 participants, with a gender placement of 645th. Particularly impressive was his performance between the 2nd and 3rd miles, climbing from 618th to 443rd in male placement. Maintaining position from 6th to 7th mile was a strong point, suggesting effective stamina and endurance strategies. Future races could benefit from a focus on maintaining early race acceleration across more segments. Keep honing that speed late in the race!