Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Madeline Hale #40856 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Madeline Hale showcased excellent pacing throughout her 12K race. Her splits indicate a strong finish, particularly between Miles 5 and 7, with split paces of 11:20 min/mile and 10:22 min/mile, respectively. The uphill challenge at Hayes Hill between Miles 2.2 and 2.7 was evident in the increase of her split paces, but she quickly improved in the latter stages. Starting with a pace of 11:37 min/mile, Madeline maintained a steady pace with only slight variations until picking up speed significantly in the final third of the race. Madeline demonstrated a remarkable improvement in her overall and gender positions as well, moving from 564th to 450th overall and from 283rd to 223rd among females. Her strong finish helped her achieve an overall elapsed pace of 12:17 min/mile. The improvement in placing and pacing shows her determination and ability to adjust mid-race. Focusing on maintaining form during uphill sections could further enhance her performance.