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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Declan Hamill #40917 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Declan Hamill maintained a consistent performance throughout the 12K Centipede event at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, demonstrating endurance and calculated pacing. He started off with an 11:56 min/mile pace in the first mile, slightly increasing to a 12:03 min/mile pace by the second mile. During the Hayes Hill segment between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, Declan's splits were slightly slower, at 12:10 min/mile, yet showed great tenacity by maintaining consistency. His overall race pace improved significantly, with a faster 10:53 min/mile at mile 6, culminating in a strong final mile of 10:29 min/mile. Despite tough competition, Declan finished in a commendable 11:27 min/mile average pace over 7.45 miles, securing the 384th overall position out of 1839 participants. Showing improvement in later splits, Declan could shave off additional seconds by refining the strategy for uphill stretches. This promising performance suggests potential for even better results in future races.