Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Justin Soto #28398 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start, Resilient Finish Justin Soto maintained a steady pace over the first two miles, clocking 13:36 min/mile for each. The timing shifted from the third mile, coinciding with Hayes Hill, where he took 30:31 for the mile, demonstrating possible impact from the steep elevation. After mile three, his pace varied, reaching a split of 46:11 in mile four, but there was improvement seen post-hill with a significantly stronger mile six at 18:03 min/mile. He closed miles six and seven with times of 18:03 and 13:58 respectively, indicating a strong finish. His overall time was 3:08:37 for the 7.45 miles, with an average pace of 25:19 min/mile. He finished 17,829th out of 24,386 participants. Encouraging improvements in hills and maintaining pace consistency could lead to even more successful future races.