Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kao Saetern #27575 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Early Splits with a Tough Hill Challenge In the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, Kao Saetern from Sacramento showcased consistent pacing in the early parts of the race. His initial splits were quite steady, maintaining a pace of 16:15 min/mile for the first two miles. Overall, his performance up to 2 miles was consistent, placing him at 9,361 overall. However, the steep incline known as Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3 presented a challenge, affecting his pace. The pace dropped to 24:55 min/mile on this segment. Afterward, Kao maintained a pace around 20-21 min/mile for the remaining miles. His final elapsed time was 2:38:14 with an overall pace of 21:14 min/mile. Notably, despite a decrease in pace after the hill, he improved his placement from mile 5 and performed steadily. The team's name, "It's A Lot Of K's," fittingly encapsulated the effort and perseverance shown in this race. Consider focusing on hill training for future improvements.