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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Josef Gartner #40087 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Josef Gartner from Martinez, CA, delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race. He maintained a solid pace throughout the race, with mile splits largely settling around the 5:27 min/mile mark. His strongest segment came in the fifth mile where he posted a remarkable 5:25 minute split, temporarily positioning him in second place overall. Despite some fluctuation in rankings throughout the race, Josef ended with a commendable ninth place overall and ninth in the male category out of 1839 participants, completing the course in a total time of 40:37 at an average pace of 5:27 min/mile. Hayes Hill proved to be a noticeable factor between the second and third miles, where the split time increased to 6:12 min/mile. However, Josef showed resilience by regaining his pace quickly thereafter. His aggressive final miles, particularly the sixth and seventh, were executed with efficient split times of 5:06 and 5:05 respectively. Continuing to focus on maintaining pace during inclines could further enhance future race strategies. Excellent commitment and execution throughout the race, especially considering the competition in the Aggie Running Club Men's Centipede team.