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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Mike Fass #3562 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Performance with Opportunities for Strategic Pacing Mike Fass from North Bend, WA represented The Taco Cats in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. He completed the distance in 3:20:19, averaging a pace of 26:53 min/mile. Highlights include a steady start with a 17:22 min/mile pace for the first mile. However, the steep climb between miles 2 and 3 on Hayes Hill saw his pace drop significantly to 27:51 min/mile. An area to focus on is maintaining a consistent pace during climbs, as seen with a slower 52:00 min/mile at mile 5. Despite this, Mike successfully finished with an improved pace of 23:16 min/mile over the final mile. His position in the male 60-69 division improved notably from 371st early on to 358th by mile 3, before settling at 586th overall. Enhancing hill training could prove beneficial in future races.