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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Kim Ambach #3553 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Pace Consistency Amidst Challenging Conditions Kim Ambach from Los Altos, CA, demonstrated determination over the 7.45-mile course at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing with a total time of 3:19:27. Maintaining an average pace of 26:46 min/mile, Kim started strong, clocking an 11:16 pace during the first mile. The steep Hayes Hill, beginning at mile 2.2, contributed to fluctuations in split times, notably between miles 2 and 3, where pace slowed to 33:50 min/mile. Kim ranked 526th in the F60-69 division out of 777 participants, finishing 9572nd among females and improving her overall placement from 15929 at mile 4 to 13960 by mile 7. Strategically steadying her pace during the later stages, Kim's 24:58 min/mile split for mile 6 exemplifies her adept navigation through the ups and downs of the course. Continued focus on pacing through elevation changes will enhance future performances.