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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Christina Villafana #40393 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Impressive Mid-Race Gains Christina Villafana demonstrated resilience during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Her overall completion time was 1:45:30, with an average pace of 14:09 min/mile, moving through the field to secure 683rd out of 1,839 participants. Christina's performance was particularly strong mid-race, notably between miles 2 and 3, where she improved her placement from 776th to 568th overall and from 390th to 276th among females. Pacing improved impressively as she tackled the challenging Hayes Hill segment, transitioning from a 15:59 min/mile in her second mile to a stronger 12:06 min/mile in the final mile. Even though her gender placement varied, she maintained a stable overall ranking. This suggests a consistent performance across the course. Continue refining uphill stamina and maintaining speed for an even stronger showing in future events. The commitment shown reflects well on her team, Heart Pounds SF.