Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Elian Polanco #2857 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Impressive Stamina with a Steady Finish Elian Polanco demonstrated strong endurance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, completing the race with an overall time of 3:41:56 and an average pace of 29:47 min/mile. Starting with a solid split of 17:21 for the first mile, Elian displayed remarkable consistency, especially from mile 6 to mile 7, where he managed to significantly improve his pace to 16:49 min/mile. Despite a challenging stretch between miles 2 and 3, where the pace dipped to 78:51 min/mile on the steep Hayes Hill, his ability to recover and finish strongly is commendable. Elian's resilience was evident as he climbed back up in placement by the end of mile 6. Analyzing pacing strategies, especially on inclines, may help in future races. Overall, Elian showed commendable perseverance while maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, contributing to his performance as part of team Ship-Faced.