Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Joel Brunk #2520 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Joel Brunk delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, maintaining a consistently strong pace throughout the 12K Centipede race. He completed the race in a total time of 44:06, with an impressive average pace of 5:55 min/mile. Notably, Joel started strong with consecutive mile splits of 6:01 min/mile for the first two miles and managed to handle the steep Hayes Hill, adjusting his pace slightly to 6:30 min/mile during the third mile. Throughout the race, Joel's pace remained steady, reaching his fastest mile in the final stretch with a time of 5:35 min/mile at mile 7. This strategic acceleration in the latter part of the race helped him secure 52nd place in the male category and 53rd overall. Continuous pacing and strong finishes like this can become the cornerstone of his future races.