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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Grace HU #41001 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Finish with Strong Mid-Race Surge Grace Hu demonstrated a consistent race performance with a total time of 1:22:15, averaging an 11:02 min/mile pace over 7.45 miles in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event. Her performance placed her 317th overall and 163rd in her gender category among 1,839 participants. Grace made noteworthy progress after the initial miles, maintaining her pace through a steep section of Hayes Hill, which spans from 2.2 miles to 2.7 miles, where she improved her overall position to 275th. One of Grace's strongest segments came between miles 5 and 7, showcasing a significant pace improvement, highlighted by a mile 6 pace of 9:52 min/mile and concluding with the fastest mile at 8:59 min/mile. This late-race speed can be a strategic asset. To maximize her potential, Grace might consider focusing on maintaining her momentum up to mile 4, post-Hayes Hill, to maintain a more consistent position in future races.