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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Veronica Maceda #25020 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Resilient Finish with Steady Improvement Veronica Maceda showcased perseverance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event. Starting off with a 14:52 min/mile pace in the first mile, Veronica encountered Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, which significantly impacted her pace. Her transition through the hill led to a notable slowdown, reflected in her split pace of 30:05 min/mile for that segment. However, she displayed determination by consistently improving her pace after the hill, managing to achieve her fastest post-hill split at 21:10 min/mile between miles 4 and 5. Her overall elapsed time for the race was 2:57:47, with an average pace of 23:51 min/mile. Among the 24,386 participants, Veronica placed 17,141st overall, 8,799th among females, and 2,736th in the F20-29 age division. Her performance within the competitive field shows steady resilience, especially in her ability to adapt and improve pacing mid-race. Veronicas experience suggests potential benefits from additional hill-specific training to enhance efficiency on inclines.