Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Francisco Soto #50499 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Francisco Soto from Fresno delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:35 min/mile, Francisco navigated the 15K event with a finishing time of 1:00:43, maintaining strong form especially in the latter parts of the race. Notably, despite the severe Hayes Hill incline between the 2.2 and 2.7-mile mark, he demonstrated resilience with only a minor pace adjustment, logging a split of 7:25 min/mile in that segment. Throughout the race, Francisco performed consistently, showcasing strategic pacing. The fastest split was recorded at mile 6 with a time of 6:02, indicating a strong surge in the second half of the event. By focusing on consistency early on and accelerating towards the finish, he was able to manage the race dynamics effectively. Francisco finished 14th overall in the Male category, and 6th in his division, making him a notable runner among the Fresno Beer Runners.