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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Willy Enrique #27749 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Resilient Finish in Challenging Stretches Willy Enrique from San Jose, CA completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 3:06:59, maintaining an average pace of 25:06 min/mile. Demonstrating persistence, he managed to finish among 19,370 participants. His initial strong pace of 11:40 min/mile at the 1-mile split dropped significantly during the Hayes Hill ascent, impacting his overall placement in the M30-39 division. The most challenging section was the third mile, with a steep pace drop to 32:50 min/mile and causing the overall placement to slide from 10,386 to 14,994. Notably, Willy recovered well after Hayes Hill, improving his pace to 17:15 min/mile at mile 6. Future efforts could focus on maintaining an even pace in steep sections to improve endurance and maintain consistency throughout the course. His ability to regain momentum in later miles showcases determination and potential for future races.