Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Matthew Jemielita #7360 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression and Strong Finishes Matthew Jemielita, representing the Prancing Pickle Party, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 1:37:02, translating to an average pace of 13:01 min/mile. The race featured a significant climb, Hayes Hill, between miles 2.2 and 2.7. Matthew's performance demonstrated a consistent improvement particularly after overcoming this section. Notably, his best paces were achieved in the latter parts of the race, with a 10:11 min/mile in mile 6 and 10:05 min/mile in mile 7. This indicates a strategic approach to managing energy and pace throughout the event. While there's a slight increase in his elapsed pace during the second mile, reducing time on hills in practice could enhance his initial splits. Overall, Matthew moved through the ranks significantly, improving his placement from 11,635th to 8,012th by the race's end. Keep focusing on those strong finishes!