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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Tonya Piergies #40103 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Leads to Consistent Finish Tonya Piergies maintained a consistently strong performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. With an overall time of 48:25, she achieved an average pace of 6:30 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Notably, her swift start was marked by a 6:14-minute first mile, ranking her 71st overall and 21st in the gender category. As the race progressed, her pacing strategy kept her moving efficiently despite the hill at the 2.2-mile mark, where her pace momentarily slipped to a 7:11 mile. Her strategic pacing allowed her to improve her ranking in the latter half of the race. Between 5 and 7 miles, she demonstrated a strong surge, with a notable 6:10 split in the sixth mile. This consistent forward momentum helped her finish 80th overall and 24th in the female category out of 1,839 participants, representing the Aggie Running Club Women's Centipede with a commendable effort. Consider maintaining even pacing during hill sections for potential future gains.