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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Khia Kurtenbach #2550 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance with Consistent Pace Khia Kurtenbach completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an impressive overall time of 50:22, maintaining a strong average pace of 6:45 min/mile. She ranked 282nd out of a large field of 26,545 participants, placing 56th among females and 25th in her division (F30-39). Notably, each mile split demonstrated her ability to maintain consistent pacing, particularly highlighted by her fastest mile between miles 5 and 6 at 6:20 min/mile. Her performance on Hayes Hill could be a focus moving forward. The split time of 7:20 for mile 3 reflects a slight decrease in pace on this segment. However, she swiftly recovered, improving her rank by mile 4. This showcases her strong recovery and surge capabilities, which could be enhanced further. Overall, Khia demonstrated excellent race strategy and pacing, with solid improvement potential in uphill sections.