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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Emily Zhong #40805 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Emily Zhong maintained a consistent pace in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. She completed the race in 1:05:37, covering a distance of 7.45 miles with an average pace of 8:48 min/mile. Notably, her first two splits were both at 8:36 min/mile, showing strong and consistent early pacing. Despite a slight slowdown on Hayes Hill, with a pace at mile 3 dropping to 9:36 min/mile, Emily showed resilience by picking up the pace substantially in the last mile to 8:11 min/mile. Throughout the race, Emily's placement fluctuated slightly, showcasing her ability to manage her pace effectively despite the challenges of the course. Starting 174th overall and finishing 183rd, she remained competitive in a field of 1839 participants. Her ability to accelerate in the final miles indicates a well-managed energy expenditure and strategic pacing. Emilys performance shows great promise and with continued training, she can focus on maintaining pace on uphill segments for future growth.