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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: kirk liu #40298 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Finish Kirk Liu from San Carlos, CA, delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting with a steady pace of 23:24 min/mile for the first two miles, Kirk maintained a consistent rhythm with splits registering similar times. The third mile showed a slight decrease in pace to 24:23 min/mile, particularly impacted by the notoriously steep Hayes Hill section between miles 2.2 and 2.7. The 37-minute fourth mile may suggest a confluence of fatigue and topography challenge. However, Kirk impressively regained momentum in the final miles, recording his quickest pace of 18:07 min/mile in mile seven. His final elapsed time was 2:52:54, with an average pace of 23:12 min/mile, positioning him 989th overall at one point and finishing 634th in his gender. Training on varied terrain and incorporating hill work could further enhance future performances. Keep up the consistent effort, Kirk!