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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nik Leuenberger #2541 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Finish Despite Mid-Race Challenges Nik Leuenberger maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race. Starting with a split pace of 12:50 min/mile for the first two miles, Nik showed strong consistency early on. The third mile held a slight increase in time, logging a 13:16 min/mile pace likely due to Hayes Hill, and a remarkable improvement in overall placement to position 4908. Mile four and five presented more challenges with a pace of 14:42 min/mile, highlighting an area to focus on for future races. Notably, the final mile showcased significant improvement, with Nik hitting a split pace of 11:19 min/mile, indicating a strong closing capability. Overall, Nik completed the race in 1:37:00 with an average pace of 13:01 min/mile, finishing 7994th among 26,545 participants. Great performance in the age division, and showing potential, particularly in the final few miles. Focusing on maintaining pace during uphill stretches can bolster future performance.