Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Julie Bellitto #40568 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement in Pacing with Strong Mid-Race Performance Julie Bellitto demonstrated controlled improvement throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. She commenced with a pace of 12:14 min/mile for the first two miles, holding her early positions steady. As the race progressed through the demanding Hayes Hill section, Julie showed noticeable improvement. By the third mile, despite the incline, she accelerated her pace to 11:50 min/mile, improving her overall standing significantly. Julie maintained a strong momentum in the latter half of the race, reaching mile six with an impressive 10:23 min/mile pace. Her performance demonstrated consistent acceleration, culminating in a final mile pace of 10:01 min/mile. Julie completed the 7.45-mile course with an overall pace of 11:09 min/mile, finishing 338th overall out of 1839 and 180th among females. Continuing to focus on the early race phases could help build even more powerful race finishes in the future. Keep up the strong work!