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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: David White #40719 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish David White of Mountain View, CA completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with a final time of 2:50:22. His performance was characterized by varied pacing, beginning at a 20:47 min/mile and strengthening to a sub-22 min/mile pace in the later stages. Notably, David improved his overall standing from 1182nd to 966th between the fourth and the sixth mile, indicating a strong recovery over Hayes Hill and maintaining it through to the finish. The initial splits reflect a steady start, with each mile showing incrementally faster paces except during the challenge of Hayes Hill, represented by a slower 3rd and 4th mile (25:06 and 26:54 min/mile respectively). Following this, David demonstrated a notable pace recovery, achieving a 21:43 min/mile by mile 6. His efforts placed him 966th overall at that point, boosting his confidence and resulting in a respectable finish. Continued focus on pacing could further enhance his racing outcomes.