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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Vikas Mahendra #41205 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Vikas Mahendra showed an impressive control over his pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K "Centipede" race. Starting the race with a relatively measured pace of 16:16 min/mile for the first mile, he gained momentum on subsequent miles, notably improving his pace to 11:05 min/mile by the second mile. This effective pacing increased his position from 662nd overall to 450th by the third mile. The steep climb on Hayes Hill didn't significantly deter his performance as he maintained a respectable pace. In the later stages, Vikas showcased endurance with consistent split times around 14-15 minutes per mile. He concluded with an overall time of 1:45:11 and an average pace of 14:07 min/mile, finishing 673rd out of 1839 participants. His improved splits during the race reflect strategic pacing. Focusing on further developing stamina for steeper sections could yield stronger placements in future events.