Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Aaron Saetern #656 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strength in the Home Stretch Highlighted Aaron Saetern from Oakland, CA, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race with a total time of 2:42:33, averaging a pace of 21:49 min/mile. Notable improvements and consistency can be seen in the latter part of the race, particularly from mile 5 to mile 6, where the split pace improved to 20:16 min/mile from a previous 26:08 min/mile, showcasing an impressive recovery after Hayes Hill. Over the 7.45-mile course, Aaron's overall position was 17,455th out of 26,545 participants. Focusing on the statistics, Aaron initially started with a strong 17:49 min/mile pace for the first mile. However, the pace experienced a gradual slowing with the steep Hayes Hill segment affecting subsequent miles. By concentrating on maintaining an even pace and harnessing the momentum seen from mile 6 on, future performances could see even more improvement. Consistency in training may also contribute to a better starting pace, enhancing overall race outcomes.