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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Brooke Bray #41270 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Recovery Brooke Bray from San Francisco had an impressive race, finishing the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 59:36, maintaining an average pace of 8:00 min/mile. Initially maintaining a strong pace, Brooke clocked the first mile at 7:37 min/mile while holding 125th place overall and 64th among female competitors. A notable mid-race challenge came between miles 2 and 3, particularly on the steep Hayes Hill section, where her split increased to 8:24 min/mile, momentarily dropping to 106th place overall and 46th among females. Despite the rigorous portion of the course, Brooke demonstrated exceptional resilience, recovering well by the fourth and fifth mile splits. By mile 5, Brooke had improved her pace to 7:48 min/mile. Although her overall placing shifted slightly to 159th, her ability to regulate her pace throughout the race was commendable. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing, especially on steep sections, could yield further improvements in future performances.