Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Daman Papneja #40275 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort Despite Hayes Hill Daman Papneja maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede run. His splits showed a consistent effort, beginning with a 16:45 min/mile pace for the first mile and a slightly quicker second mile at 15:55 min/mile. The pace slowed slightly during the challenging Hayes Hill section, with a 3rd mile split of 18:41 min/mile. Notably, Daman improved his placement significantly on this portion, moving from 907th to 658th overall. In the latter part of the race, Daman settled into a steady rhythm, running the 6th mile at 16:15 min/mile and finishing strong with a 1.58:55 final mile split. He completed the race with an overall time of 2:04:49, achieving a consistent average pace of 16:45 min/mile. Daman's ability to maintain and adapt his pace through different sections highlights his steady performance in this event. Consider focusing on hill training to further improve uphill sections.