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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Joanna Chen #41296 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Solid Pace and Consistent Performance Joanna Chen demonstrated a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. She finished with a total time of 1:05:38, averaging an 8:48 min/mile pace over the 7.45-mile course. Noteworthy is her sixth-mile split of 8:16 min/mile, the fastest segment of the race, showcasing a strong finish despite the challenging Hayes Hill stretch between 2.2 and 2.7 miles. Joanna's ranking fluctuated throughout the race, positioned 177th overall in the initial miles, gaining momentum to reach 148th in the third mile, and finally finishing 187th overall. In her gender category, she moved from 94th in the early stages to 69th by mile 3, before concluding at 96th. Joannas ability to maintain a consistent pace, especially on steeper sections, highlights good pacing strategy. Working on maintaining momentum after the halfway point could enhance her next performance.