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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Carly Bandt #41251 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Elevation Gain Carly Bandt from San Francisco raced the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede, finishing in 49:59 with an overall pace of 6:42 min/mile. Her performance was steady, with the first two miles clocking identical splits at 6:38 min/mile. She tackled the challenging Hayes Hill, evident in her 7:33 split at the third mile, yet she managed to climb in standings, moving from 31st to 27th gender position. After Hayes Hill, Carly regained pace, with her fastest mile at 6:29 towards the end. Her consistent strategy helped her maintain her gender position in the top 30 despite a slight placement drop towards the finish. Carly displayed strong determination and maintained an impressive pace in a field of 1,839. For upcoming races, focusing on sustaining pacing strategies throughout any course's elevation changes could further enhance her performance. Keep harnessing your hill strength for better endurance!