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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Samruddha Patel #5030 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish Samruddha Patel maintained a steady pace throughout the initial segments of the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event. His first two miles were consistent, each completed in 14:24 minutes at a 14:24 min/mile pace, holding a consistent overall position at 658. The course challenged him at mile 3 with a split time of 17:41, slowing his pace to 15:29 min/mile, but his overall position showed improvement, ranking 594 in overall standings. The steep section on Hayes Hill was particularly taxing, reflected in the mile 4 split of 29:45 at a 29:45 min/mile pace, where his position slipped to 890 overall. Notably, he finished strong, with a final mile split of 13:59. His total time for the event was 2:13:40, resulting in a consistent 18:11 min/mile pace towards the end on a 7.45-mile course. Consider pacing strategies for hill management to optimize placement.