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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Koharu Masuda #40441 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Koharu Masuda demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Starting off at a pace of 11:18 min/mile for the first mile, Koharu effectively navigated through Hayes Hill from 2.2 miles to 2.7 miles, adjusting her pace to 15:33 min/mile in the second mile. Her race strategy improved as she gained significant ground post-hill, moving from a steady 13:52 min/mile at the end of the third mile to a brisk 12:51 min/mile by the fourth. Notably, Koharu's strong finish in the final stretch is a highlight, with a split pace of 10:28 min/mile in the seventh mile. Koharu ranked 238th among female participants and maintained a solid pace of 12:42 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Her progressive splits indicate strong pacing and endurance, with an overall time of 1:34:39 for the race, reflecting a well-managed and steady run.