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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mei Zhang #40691 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort Yields Steady Finish Mei Zhang demonstrated a determined approach throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers race, completing the 7.45-mile course with an overall time of 2:32:38 and an average pace of 20:29 min/mile. She showed particular grit during the challenging segment starting at mile 2.2, handling the course's notorious Hayes Hill with a third split of 18:35 min/mile, improving her position to 1012 overall and 502 within her gender. After navigating the hill, her pace slowed, particularly noted in the fifth and sixth miles, where she faced a slight drop before finishing her last mile with renewed energy at 10:50 min/mile, regaining a consistent stride. As a member of THE TRAITOR TROTTERS, her placement was 1163 overall and 569 in her gender out of 1839 total participants. Continuing to focus on maintaining pace post-challenge could enhance future performances. Keep aiming for steady improvement!