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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: James OKeeffe #40615 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish James O'Keeffe from Libertyville, IL, representing the Stanford Running Club, exhibited a well-executed race strategy at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, 12K Centipede event. His overall finishing time was 1:15:55, averaging a pace of 10:11 min/mile and placing 248th out of 1,839 participants. Notably, his position saw dramatic improvements as the race progressed, particularly from mile 2 to 3, where he improved from 346th to 210th overall. James' run featured a remarkable performance between the sixth and seventh miles, achieving his fastest split pace at 7:09 min/mile. This impressive final kick allowed him to maintain a solid position, finishing 110th among male runners. A suggestion for future races could focus on maintaining an even pace after cashing in on his noticeable acceleration capabilities post-Hayes Hill. The mid-race recovery and final push highlighted the importance of strategic bursts and recovery phases. Overall, a commendable effort in his race strategy and execution.