Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Melanie Gordon #40770 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Melanie Gordon, running for the Buzzy Bees, completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 1:24:51, achieving an overall pace of 11:23 min/mile. Her performance placed her 359th out of 1839 participants and 188th in the female category. Initially, her pace started at 11:36 min/mile for the first mile, maintaining a steady progression in pace throughout the race. Interesting stats include her notable improvement in position and pace from miles 3 to 4, where she advanced from 160th to 185th in the female category while cutting her time per mile by 1:20. Her strongest mile was the seventh, completed in an impressive 10:12. Although there were some fluctuations in pace, Melanie showed determination and resilience, ending her race on a high note. Working on maintaining consistent pacing, especially in the middle miles, could enhance future race outcomes. Keep up the great effort!