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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Courtney Santos #40093 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent and Strong Performance Throughout the Race Courtney Santos demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Beginning with a strong first mile at 6:18 min/mile, she maintained a steady pace subsequently, even through the challenging Hayes Hill segment between miles 2 and 3. The slightly slower pace of 7:12 min/mile during Hayes Hill was quickly adjusted as she picked up her speed, achieving her fastest mile at a 6:16 min/mile pace by mile 6. Courtney's overall performance was solid, with an average pace of 6:29 min/mile. Notably, she effectively reclaimed her position after Hayes Hill, moving from 22nd to 16th in her gender category by mile 4. Finishing 78th overall out of 1839 participants and 22nd among female runners demonstrates impressive endurance and speed. Continued focus on maintaining speed through hilly segments and leveraging downhill portions could further enhance competitive performance in the future.