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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Michael Spear #41012 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort and a Strong Finish Michael Spear raced in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, completing the 12K Centipede with a finishing time of 2:32:38. His performance maintained consistency through challenging points, such as Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, and ended with a solid final mile at a pace of 10:50 min/mile. After beginning strong at 13:16 min/mile for the first mile, the pace slowed during the hill climb. However, his split times show resilience as he caught up during the second half of the race. Throughout the event, Michael's overall ranking was 1159 out of 1839 participants, showcasing steady effort across the course. He improved his ranking from the third mile, gaining positions and finishing in 575th place among male participants. A notable aspect of his performance was maintaining a relatively even pace and ending with his strongest split, which suggests a potential strength in finishing strategy. For future races, Michael can focus on sustaining the early pace throughout the entire distance.