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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Kaeden Brinkman #40621 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish and Consistent Pacing in the 12K Kaeden Brinkman showed solid endurance and pace consistency during the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Recording a total time of 1:15:32 and an overall pace of 10:08 min/mile, he finished 236th overall and 104th among males. Kaeden started strong with a first-mile pace of 10:22 min/mile. The second mile saw a slower split of 12:44 min/mile, likely due to Hayes Hill. However, he impressively regained momentum with a third-mile split of 10:43 min/mile. Kaeden displayed strong negative splits near the end, with the fastest segment being 8:56 min/mile between miles 5 and 6. The consistent improvement in pace after Hayes Hill suggests effective endurance and strategic racing. Remaining steady in his overall and gender positions throughout the race, Kaeden demonstrated great pacing strategy. Focus on maintaining a more consistent pace, especially in the early stages and climbs, could further enhance future performances.