Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Dylan Tay #8220 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression with Strong Finish on Hayes Hill Dylan Tay started the 2026 Bay to Breakers race with a steady pace, clocking a first mile at 11:53. He maintained a consistent effort through the initial splits, demonstrating endurance and control. Notably, his pace varied as he hit Hayes Hill at mile 3, which saw a slower split of 15:21indicative of the steep and challenging incline from 2.2 to 2.7 miles. However, he showed resilience by recovering in subsequent sections. Impressively, the fourth-mile split was 11:51, which was faster than mile 2, highlighting a well-managed comeback. In the latter part of the race, especially in the stretch past mile 5 to 6, Dylan's time increased to 16:13, where participants often face fatigue. Notwithstanding, his final mile was marked by a notable increase in speed with a strong finish of 11:19, showcasing improved pace and determination. The race concluded with an overall time of 1:36:09, with a steady overall pace of 12:54 min/mile. Continuing to enhance hill transitions could further improve performance.