Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Maddie Bennet #2578 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Momentum Build Maddie Bennet maintained a consistent start in the first mile clocking in at 8:04 min/mile before transitioning into a strong mid-race pace. She managed to uphold a split pace of 8:04 min/mile over the first two miles while holding her overall position steady at 151. By the third mile, her pace slightly adjusted to 8:38 min/mile which coincided with the challenging section on Hayes Hill, yet her position remained consistent in terms of gender placement. A noticeable gain in momentum occurred between the 5th and 7th miles, where she picked up her pace significantly. By the 6th mile, Maddie excelled with a split pace of 7:27 min/mile, climbing to 117th overall and 53rd in her gender category. Her determination showed in her finish with an impressive elapsed pace of 7:53 min/mile for the entire 12K distance, securing her position among a competitive field of 1839 participants. Keep focusing on building upon that strong finish!