Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ella Cromie #1204 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement Despite Challenges Ella Cromie's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers showcased notable determination over the 12K course. Starting with consistent pacing for the first two miles at 13:21 min/mile, she maintained her position well. A significant change occurred between the third and fourth miles, where the pace dropped during the infamous Hayes Hill segment, clocking a 27:47 min/mile split. This segment's impact on her overall race pace was noticeable as she navigated through a total of 7.45 miles with split variations reflective of the terrain challenges. Despite mixed splits, Ella found her stride in the latter part of the race. Splits improved significantly in the final miles, particularly with a marked improvement to a 10:54 min/mile pace in the seventh mile. Her overall time was 1:51:32, with a cumulative pace of 14:58 min/mile. Her efforts placed her in the top 20% within her age division. Continuing focus on hill training can further enhance performance.