Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: David Walton #40612 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace Despite Steep Challenge David Walton maintained a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Starting strong with a 10:20 min/mile for the first mile, his pace slightly decreased during the uphill section to 12:40 min/mile. Notably, David improved his pace significantly after conquering Hayes Hill, moving from a 12:40 min/mile pace on the second mile to 8:55 min/mile at mile six. He completed the total 7.45-mile race with a final time of 1:15:30, reflecting an overall pace of 10:08 min/mile. David's positioning improved significantly throughout the race, moving from 329th overall initially to 233rd by the end. Within his gender category, he advanced from 151st to 102nd. These stats show a commendable effort, particularly in pacing strategy once Hayes Hill was cleared. Future focus could be placed on maintaining pace consistency through hilly sections to further decrease elapsed time. Additionally, refining speed in flat segments will enhance overall performance. Great job representing the Stanford Running Club!