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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Heather Montgomery #40105 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Heather Montgomery from Martinez, CA demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race, finishing with an elapsed time of 48:25 and maintaining an overall pace of 6:30 min/mile. Noteworthy is the maintenance of steady pacing, especially between the 4 and 6-mile marks, averaging 6:36 min/mile during this segment. Despite facing the notoriously steep Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, she managed an impressive split of 7:11 min/mile in that segment. Heather's race performance saw her ranking 23rd among females in a field of 1839 participants. A highlight of the race was her closing mile, completed in just 6:10. Representing Aggie Running Club Women's Centipede, she exhibited strong pacing and remarkable tenacity, which could be further improved with a small adjustment in handling the incline sections. Overall, her strategy and execution reflect thorough preparation and promise for future races.