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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Elsa Quintanilla #18098 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance Over Challenging Miles Elsa Quintanilla completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 2:43:42, maintaining a steady average pace of 21:58 min/mile. Starting with a brisk 19:08 for the first mile, she showed consistency despite the varying demands of the course. Notably, between miles 2 and 3, which include the notorious Hayes Hill, her pace dipped to 24:34 min/mile, but she managed to improve her subsequent pace. This adjustment is commendable and suggests resilience in tackling tougher segments. Her placement at the finish was 16085th overall out of 24386 participants. Within her division, Female 40-49, she secured the 1216th spot, demonstrating solid positioning amidst a competitive field. Elsa showcased improved pace management in the final mile with a split pace of 20:28 min/mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace consistency particularly on uphill sections might enhance performance further. Keep building on that steady end-of-race stamina!