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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Taylor Fortnam #40104 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Mid-Race Performance Taylor Fortnam showcased consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Race, finishing with an elapsed time of 48:24. Her overall pace averaged 6:29 min/mile across the 7.45-mile course. Notably, she maintained a strong performance, especially during the mid-race splits, recording her fastest mile at 6:12 between miles 5 and 6. This strategic surge helped her improve her place in gender from 19th at mile 4 to 12th by mile 6, showcasing her competitive edge as part of the Aggie Running Club Women's Centipede. Despite the steep incline of Hayes Hill from miles 2.2 to 2.7, she successfully navigated the challenging segment without significant slowdown, albeit with her pace dropping slightly to 7:05 for that section. Ranking 74th overall among 1839 participants, Taylor's efforts were notable. Maintaining strength in the climbs and holding consistent pace throughout contributed positively to her overall performance.