Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Dima Simonian #5681 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Dima Simonian's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers was marked by consistent pacing and a notable improvement in the final miles. He completed the 12K race in a time of 1:12:49 at an average pace of 9:46 min/mile. His placement within the M50-59 division saw significant progress from 201st to 129th between miles 1 and 3, highlighting a strong effort on the challenging elevation of Hayes Hill during this stretch. Dima's split data shows a commendable downhill acceleration at mile 5, achieving a split pace of 9:52 min/mile after tackling Hayes Hill. This momentum carried through, with the fastest split recorded at mile 6 at a pace of 8:31 min/mile, showing excellent recovery and strength. Ending with a split of 8:58 min/mile indicates effective pacing strategy and stamina. Continued focus on maintaining a quicker cadence earlier could further enhance performance next time.