Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Isabella Ionazzi #40773 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Impressive Mid-Race Surge Isabella Ionazzi displayed consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. She started with an 11:32 min/mile pace for the first mile, maintaining position and showing steady progress. Notably, during the third-mile ascent of Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, she improved in the field significantly, jumping from 6036th to 3840th overall. Her quick recovery after this steep section, with a 10:40 min/mile pace in mile four, allowed her to shift positions efficiently. Her final thousand meters were among her fastest, clocking in at 10:14 min/mile. Ending the race strong with an overall time of 1:24:52, she completed the 12K with an average pace of 11:23 min/mile. This performance placed her 600th in the F20-29 division out of 24523 total participants. Her ability to push through medical hill and gain ground suggests that focusing on hill training might enhance her future performances even further. Excellent effort, Isabella!