Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Joshua Chavez #4998 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Middle Performance with Room for Strategic Adjustments Joshua Chavez completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 2:14:04, maintaining a consistent pace with an average of 17:59 min/mile. Beginning strong, Joshua held a steady pace in the initial miles with a time of 15:19 for each of the first two miles. The steep Hayes Hill stretch from miles 2.2 to 2.7 challenged him, resulting in a slowed pace during the third mile clocking in at 21:39. This section is worth analyzing for a potential shift in strategy in future races. After the hill, Joshua's pace stabilized between 17:37 and 18:35 min/mile from miles 4 through 7. Notably, he gained positions during the final miles, moving up from 870th overall at mile 4 to 782nd by mile 6. This upward movement indicates a strong finish potential that could be harnessed further with focused speedwork post-hill. Representing the Navy Ready Reserve Racers, Joshua's commitment was evident and offers a solid foundation for improvement.