Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mark Stripp #40718 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort Through Diverse Splits Mark Stripp completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 2:43:48, averaging a pace of 21:59 min/mile. His performance placed him 1252nd overall and 610th in the male category out of 1839 total participants. Notably, his pace displayed varied and responsive adjustments, especially between the 5th and 6th miles, where he improved his split time significantly from 24:40 to 20:31, demonstrating adaptability during the race. The steep section at Hayes Hill seemed to affect Mark's pace, particularly from miles 2 to 3, where his split pace slowed to 25:54 min/mile. However, Mark showed resilience by improving his splits thereafter, finishing the last two miles strong, both in terms of pace and race positioning, maintaining the 941st place overall. Engaging in tempo runs and hill workouts could enhance his ability to navigate steep inclines more efficiently in future races.