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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sharon Tai #40215 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Determination with Strong Finish Sharon Tai from San Francisco showed consistent effort throughout the Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing in a total time of 2:50:02 and covering 7.45 miles. Despite starting strong with an initial pace of 14:13 min/mile, Sharon faced a decrease in pace during the challenging Hayes Hill section, reflected by the 27:21 min/mile split in the 3rd mile. The steep 2.2 to 2.7-mile section was a notable part of the course where many participants experience a slowdown. The subsequent miles saw pace fluctuations, indicating efforts to regain speed. Impressively, Sharon achieved a much-improved split time of 16:45 min/mile in the final mile, showing a robust finish. Ending with an average pace of 22:49 min/mile, Sharon placed 1273rd overall and 635th among female participants. While the overall placement suggests room for improvement, her ability to finish strong highlights potential areas for pacing strategy enhancement and resilience building in future races.