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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sam Acquaviva #2675 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Sam Acquaviva demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers, maintaining a solid average pace of 5:36 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Notably, Sam showed a particularly strong segment from miles 5 to 7, with split times of 5:40 and 5:11, respectively, highlighting an ability to increase speed as the race progressed. Particularly impressive was the swift 5:04 mile at the very end, suggesting a well-managed energy reserve. Areas to consider for enhancement include developing strategies to tackle challenging terrain similar to Hayes Hill, noted by the slight slowdown to a 6:19 mile pace between miles 2 and 3. Despite this minor setback, Sam's performance remains commendable, particularly with an impressive improvement in position during the latter half of the race, advancing from 32nd at mile 5 to 25th by mile 7. Continuing to focus on late-race surges will reinforce overall competitive edge.