Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Basel Karim #8852 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance despite Elevation Change Basel Karim maintained a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. He completed the 7.45-mile course in 1:41:39, achieving an average pace of 13:38 min/mile. Notably, his fastest split was the fifth mile, clocked at 12:05 min/mile, showing a strong recovery after tackling Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, where the slowest split of 17:09 min/mile was recorded. Karim's pacing strategy seemed effective until the challenging sections with elevation, particularly between the third and fourth miles. Despite this, he successfully improved his position, climbing from 558th overall to 470th by the fourth mile. Consistency in positioning during the event suggests a well-managed pace, even as he completed the race with a respectable overall position in a field of 1839 participants. Emphasizing hill training may optimize his approach to future races, utilizing his solid base as a foundation.