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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Katherine Gomer #40290 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Katherine Gomer demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a brisk opening mile at 6:55, she maintained that pace for the first two miles. Notably, she navigated the infamous Hayes Hill section between miles 2.2 and 2.7, slowing slightly to 7:13 before recovering swiftly in the next mile with a 6:52 pace. Katherines ability to ascend and quickly return to a sub-7 pace shows strong resilience and tactical awareness. In the latter stages, Katherine improved her speed, clocking a formidable 6:20 pace in the sixth mile. This late-race acceleration was instrumental in elevating her overall standing, moving from 99th to 89th place at one point and securing her 42nd position among the female participants. Finishing with an elapsed time of 50:20, averaging a 6:45 pace over the 7.45-mile course, Katherine demonstrated impressive endurance, contributing notably to her team, the West Valley Track Club Women.