Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Alexander Merenda #2257 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Gains with a Strong Finish Alexander Merenda from Beverly Hills participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, representing Snail Racing Ltd. His split times reveal a strategic progression, particularly after Hayes Hill. Initiating the race with a 12:01 min/mile pace, Alexander significantly improved his pace post-Hayes Hill. Notably, his pace dropped to 10:39 min/mile between the 5th and 6th miles. Achieving an average race pace of 13:18 min/mile, he completed the event in 1:39:10. Throughout the race, Alexander's positioning improved remarkably from the start. He moved from 12,341st to 6,436th overall between the 2nd and 6th miles and eventually finished 8,537th overall out of 26,545 participants. In his gender category, he placed 4,731st. His performance shows potential for increased pacing in the initial miles. Improving the initial pace will likely contribute to even better results in future races. Well done, Alexander!