Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Lindy Zeng #2521 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Pacing with Speed Boost Lindy Zeng's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers was marked by consistent pacing and a notable speed increase in the later stages. She maintained a steady pace with splits between 6:47 and 7:22 min/mile, showing particular resilience during the ascent of Hayes Hill, which began at mile 2.2 and ended at mile 2.7. By mile 6, she excelled with a swift 6:21 split. In the overall results, Lindy completed the 12K Centipede event in 50:23, averaging a pace of 6:45 min/mile. Among the 1839 participants, she placed 104th overall. Within her gender category, she finished 48th. As a member of the West Valley Track Club Women, her performance showed potential for future races, particularly with improvements in pacing strategy for the hill sections.