Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alexandria Nelson #2603 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Alexandria Nelson maintained a commendable performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers in the 12K Centipede event. Starting solidly with a 12:49 min/mile pace in the first mile, she navigated Hayes Hill effectively, although the climb did affect her pace temporarily, resulting in a split time of 15:32 in the third mile. Impressively, she improved her pace after the hill, with split times of 12:46 and 12:47 in the subsequent miles. What stands out in Alexandria's performance is her consistent improvement in pace, culminating in a strong finish with her fastest splits in miles 6 and 7. Her final elapsed pace of 13:11 min/mile placed her 557th overall and 272nd among female competitors, from 1,839 total participants. Focusing on maintaining her strong finish pace throughout the race could further enhance her performance in future events. Great determination and effort throughout the course, Alexandria!