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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: MATTHEW STEPKA #10256 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Progressive Pacing and Strong Finish Matthew Stepka completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede with consistent improvement in pace, culminating with a final time of 1:25:32 and an average pace of 11:28 min/mile. Starting conservatively with a 16:45 min/mile pace in the first mile, Matthew significantly improved in the third and fourth miles with paces of 12:07 and 11:26 min/mile respectively, even during the challenging incline of Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles. Throughout the race, Matthew displayed exceptional endurance and tactics, with a consistent push towards faster splits in the later miles, as evidenced by consecutive mile paces under 10:13 from miles five through seven. He achieved a noteworthy overall placement of 395 out of 1839 participants, and positioned 186th among male competitors. The data suggests Matthew showed disciplined pacing strategies, helping him advance positions mid-race. Consider maintaining this focus to continue enhancing performance.