Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Andy Ma #41022 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish Andy Ma maintained a steady pace through the first two miles, averaging 9:38 per mile. The incline of Hayes Hill affected his pace slightly from mile three, with a slowed pace to 11:22 minutes, and persisted to mile four with a 13:28 split. This placed Andy slightly lower in overall and gender rankings. However, his adaptability showed post-climb as he improved his pace to 9:56 in mile six. He showcased resilience with a powerful increase in speed during the last segment, finishing the last mile in 9:10. This commendable effort secured him the 275th overall spot among 1,839 participants. His final time was 1:18:29 for the 7.45-mile course, resulting in an average pace of 10:32 minutes per mile. Consider maintaining consistent pacing efforts on elevated terrains to enhance race performance further. Great effort by Andy from Sunnyvale, California, representing the "DSE To the Breakers" team.