Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mingqing Li #25058 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Room for Strategic Adjustments Mingqing Li completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers with an overall time of 2:26:55, covering 7.45 miles at an average pace of 19:43 min/mile. Her performance ranked 709th in the F50-59 division. There were noticeable shifts throughout the race, particularly at the third mile encompassing Hayes Hill, where her split slowed to a 21:42 min/mile pace. She managed to improve her pace in the final segments, with her last split recorded at 17:38 min/mile. Throughout the race, Mingqing maintained a steady pace, with consistent split times. Her performance showed a noteworthy ability to recover after the challenging third mile, as she improved her pace in the latter half. Focusing on maintaining a more uniform pace could yield overall improvements in future races. Mingqing represented "Beyond the Limit" with proud persistence. Fine-tuning split strategies, especially on elevations like Hayes Hill, could enhance her results moving forward.