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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Claire Hennessey #7623 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement and Impressive Finishing Pace Claire Hennessey displayed notable consistency and improvement during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a pace of 17:45 min/mile for the first two miles, Claire showed a significant improvement as the race progressed. Her split pace dropped to 16:17 min/mile by mile 3, showing a striking advancement. As the race continued, Claire's performance peaked after conquering the tough Hayes Hill section between miles 2.2 and 2.7, where she exhibited commendable strength. Claire's final mile split was an impressive 10:16 min/mile, bringing her overall average pace to 14:01 min/mile. This strategic pace management helped her finish in the top third of her division and gender categories, with a placement of 1255 in F20-29 and 3864 in female participants, respectively. Competing against 24,386 participants, she secured her place within the top half overall, representing the Visa Fun Runners team from San Francisco, CA.