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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mac Hecht #40690 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Mac Hecht from San Francisco completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede in 2:32:39, covering a distance of 7.45 miles at an average pace of 20:29 min/mile. Among 1839 participants, he placed 1166th overall and 579th in the male category. Notably, he faced a challenging pace during miles 2 and 3, slowing to 27:23 min/mile and then improved to 18:32 min/mile, showing good adaptability. Analyzing split times, Mac started the first mile with a steady pace of 13:15 min/mile. By the final mile, he improved markedly to 10:53 min/mile, demonstrating resilience and a strong finish. His overall performance indicated better pacing in earlier sections, particularly important on steep sections like Hayes Hill. Continued focus on maintaining a consistent pace under various conditions will be beneficial for future events. Mac's participation as part of "THE TRAITOR TROTTERS" reveals a positive team spirit, and he made solid progress throughout the race.