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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Melissa TenKate #40096 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Improvement Melissa TenKate from Martinez, CA, demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. With an overall pace of 6:30 min/mile, Melissa maintained a consistent pace throughout, completing the race in 48:26. Her performance saw fluctuations in pace, with her fastest pace at 6:10 min/mile during the sixth mile, indicating strong momentum towards the latter part of the race. Her initial split of 6:14 min/mile set a solid foundation, while split three showed a slight slowdown to 7:10 min/mile, likely owing to the challenge of Hayes Hill. Notably, she improved her position in the gender rankings from 24th to 19th. A constructive focus for future races could be working on maintaining speed after inclines, as evidenced by her recovery after Hayes Hill. Melissa showcased resilience, finishing 25th in her gender category out of a total 1839 participants.