Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Owen Cooke #2865 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Owen Cooke demonstrated a consistent effort throughout the "2026 Bay to Breakers." Starting with a pace of 17:15 min/mile for the first mile, Owen maintained a steady rhythm early in the race. By the second mile, the pace slowed to 22:07 min/mile, and a significant pace drop was observed at the third mile, with a split pace of 50:56 min/mile. This aligns with the steep section of Hayes Hill at 2.2 miles, which may have contributed to this increase, as he emerged with an overall position of 1340. Impressively, Owen's pace improved significantly after the near one-hour split between miles three and four. He concluded with an 11:25 min/mile for the seventh mile, boosting his final place to 1168 overall and 532nd in gender by the end of the race. Owen may benefit from incorporating more hill training into his routine to tackle steep sections more efficiently in future races. Well done, Owen, in finishing the 12K with determination and a strong final stretch!