Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Oliver Horner #2539 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Recovery After Hayward Hill Oliver Horner completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a final time of 1:37:01, achieving an average pace of 13:01 min/mile. The key moment of the race was between miles 2 and 3, where the pace slowed significantly to 14:23 min/mile due to Hayes Hill. However, there was notable recovery starting at the 5th mile. Olivers pace improved to 12:48 min/mile, followed by a consistent acceleration to 11:22 min/mile in the last mile, demonstrating resilience and strength towards the end. Such improvements indicate potential for a more even pace distribution, especially in challenging segments like Hayes Hill. Keep up the focus on engaging those final miles. Continued emphasis on hill training could refine the race execution and help maintain pace through varying terrain. Great effort and perseverance resulted in a commendable finish!