Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: David Niu #5031 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish David Niu maintained a consistent pace in the initial stages of the race, hitting the first two miles at 14:21 min/mile. This steady pace helped him establish his position early, ranking 287th in the men's category. However, Hayes Hill presented a challenge between miles 2.2 and 2.7, shown by an increase to a 21:14 min/mile split for the third mile. Despite the initial slowdown, David demonstrated resilience, with a notable performance in the final stretch. The last mile revealed his capability to accelerate, clocking in at 12:21 min/mile, which was his fastest pace. Ending the race with an overall time of 2:13:37 for 7.45 miles, David placed 1012th out of 1839 participants and 495th among males. His finish indicates strong potential for future races, particularly if sustained over longer distances. Keep building on these positive splits and work on navigating hills more efficiently.