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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alton Barbehenn #5018 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish at Bay to Breakers Alton displayed a consistent improvement in pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with an initial pace of 10:23 min/mile, he increased his speed with each mile, culminating in an impressive split of 6:54 min/mile by the seventh mile. His overall elapsed time was 1:02:20 with an average pace of 8:22 min/mile, which is noteworthy progression for the event, given the challenging terrain around Hayes Hill. Alton's performance showed significant advancement in rankings, with his position moving from 2151st to an eventual 815th out of 24,386 participants. Within his age division, M30-39, he finished 251st. It's commendable to enhance placement so dramatically while successfully navigating the steep gradients known for impacting pacing. For future races, focusing on maintaining the later miles' pace across the entire course could yield even more outstanding results. Overall, a commendable effort representing Mountain Views Area Run Club!