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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Stephen Sloan #2507 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Improvements Stephen Sloan from San Francisco participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede. His overall time for the 7.45-mile course was 44:05, resulting in an impressive average pace of 5:55 min/mile. Notable consistent pacing characterized his race, particularly in Splits 1 (6:07) and 2 (5:56). Despite a minor slow down on Hayes Hill in Split 3 (6:29), Stephen rebounded effectively, showcasing resilience and efficiency in his subsequent splits. A standout performance can be seen in Split 6, where he clocked an impressive 5:30 min/mile pace, marking his fastest split. This strategic acceleration contributed to improving his overall position by several spots, moving from 49th to 45th by Split 6. Stephen maintained consistency in placement throughout the race, reflecting strategic pacing and steady effort. As part of the West Valley Track Club Men's B team, there is potential for fine-tuning strategies to capitalize on variations in course elevation for even stronger finishes.