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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Marina Kamezawa #6529 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Persistence in Varied Terrain Marina Kamezawa from San Francisco participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, representing the team Ship-Faced. Her overall finish time was 3:32:18 for a total distance of 7.45 miles, resulting in an overall pace of 28:29 min/mile. Throughout the event, Marina maintained a steady effort, with varying paces influenced by the course's elevation, notably navigating the steep Hayes Hill segment. Her splits showed noticeable performance dynamics, with a strong first mile at 17:35 min/mile and a challenging second mile taking 43:11 min/mile. A faster pace was regained towards the end, with the final mile at 11:18 min/mile. Her placement improved markedly during the third and final stretch, consistently holding place gains midway through the event. Marina's tenacity and endurance were evident, as reflected in her placing 762nd out of 1839 female participants, showcasing her strong finish. For future races, focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace could further enhance her performance.