Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sophia Mao #41275 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Sophia Mao participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, representing the Impala2 team. Throughout the race, she maintained a steady pace, achieving an overall time of 59:36. Her average pace was 8:00 min/mile across the 7.45-mile course. Splits were consistent, with her initial elapsed mile at 7:37 min/mile, and a slight dip in pace hitting 8:28 min/mile at the third mile, with Hayes Hill in that stretch. This showcases her ability to maintain endurance and adapt strategies mid-race. Her overall performance in the race saw her finishing 166th out of 1839 participants, 79th among females. Particularly notable was her regain in speed at the 7th mile, clocking in a 7:40 min/mile split, demonstrating effective energy conservation. Future focus on sustaining momentum through hilly sections could enhance her competitive edge even further. Excellent work representing San Francisco!