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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Naghmeh Novbakhtian #41195 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Naghmeh Novbakhtian participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, clocking a finish time of 1:09:35. Starting with a steady near-identical 10:31 pace for the first two miles, Naghmeh maintained focus and steadily improved throughout the race. By the third mile, she increased her pace to 9:57, and she consistently pushed harder, reaching a pace of 8:14 min/mile by the sixth mile. Despite the uphill challenge of Hayes Hill, evident from the improved pace towards the third mile, Naghmeh showcased remarkable endurance and speed. Throughout the race, she gained significant ground overall, finishing 205th out of 1,839 participants, and 110th in her gender. The consistent improvement in her splits, concluding with a strong finish, highlights her strategy and perseverance on the course. Continue building on this positive trend by maintaining consistent pacing early and pushing strategically later in the race.