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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ria Joshi #2584 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Ria Joshi, part of the WVTC Party Pede, delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. She covered the 7.45-mile course in 58:49, maintaining an average pace of 7:53 min/mile. Ria started with a steady 8:01 pace, executing strategic pacing up Hayes Hill, and although her pace slightly dropped to 8:37 in the third mile, she responded with improved times in the subsequent splits. Particularly commendable were her final splits after mile 5, where she hit 7:15 and 7:12. This late-race acceleration helped her secure places 118 overall and 54 in her gender for these splits, demonstrating strong endurance and strategy. Over the whole race, she achieved an overall placement of 138 out of 1839 participants. Focusing on maintaining this strong finish throughout will further improve future performances. Keep up this dedication, Ria!