Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Bichet #40936 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Benjamin Bichet showed remarkable improvement across his 7.45-mile race, culminating in an overall time of 1:53:19. Despite starting with a 12:34 min/mile pace, he faced slowing during the second mile, extending his pace to 23:01. However, there was notable progress after Hayes Hill, as he decreased his time progressively with each subsequent mile. By the final mile, Benjamin achieved a 12:41 min/mile pace, demonstrating his ability to finish strong. Throughout the race, Benjamin improved his standings significantly. Starting outside the top 1000, he finished 862nd out of 1839 participants, climbing 140 spots overall and moving up significantly in gender positioning as well. This shows an effective strategy of pacing and stamina. For future races, focusing on maintaining a steady pace, particularly in the earlier miles, could further enhance his performance. Great job representing team speed pede!