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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Simon Ricci #1026 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finishing Kick Simon Ricci demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede event, maintaining an impressive overall pace of 5:36 min/mile. His excellent pacing started with a 5:40 opening mile, which eventually improved to a brisk 5:10 pace by the sixth mile. Despite a challenging Hayes Hill section between the second and third miles, Simon maintained strong positioning and navigated it well, evident from his time of 6:15 during that challenging stretch. Simon achieved a total time of 41:48, placing him 24th overall out of 1,839 participants and 23rd in the male category. His ability to bounce back with a vigorous 5:20 pace in the final mile indicates strong finishing power. While Simon maintained a consistent pace throughout, enhancing endurance for the more challenging hills could further improve his already great performance. Overall, his performance was solid, showing both strategic pacing and determination.