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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mark Wheeler #40119 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Finish with a Strong Last Mile Mark Wheeler completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede race with a total time of 59:29 and an average pace of 7:59 min/mile. He maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with the first mile at 7:51. Despite the notorious Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles and lasting until 2.7 miles, Mark maintained his position well, getting through this portion with a split pace of 8:36 for the third mile. This steady performance contributed to him keeping a strong place overall, finishing 149th out of 1839 participants. Mark's most notable performance was seen in the final miles. He pushed his pace to 7:54 in the sixth mile and further accelerated to 7:27 in the seventh mile, demonstrating impressive endurance and speed at the end of the race. This surge allowed him to improve his placement during the later stages, highlighting his strong finishing capability. Additional focus on pacing strategy could help refine race performance further.