Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Wan-Yu Lai #11892 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Split Improvement Wan-Yu Lai demonstrated a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race. Starting with an initial mile split of 13:19 min/mile, her pace shifted slightly, indicating some challenges over Hayes Hill from miles 2 to 3. The third mile required 18:35, displaying the steep climb's impact. The subsequent mile saw an improvement with a 15:33 split, highlighting her ability to adapt and maintain effort. Throughout the race, Wan-Yu's pacing remained steady around 16-min/mile after conquering Hayes Hill. Her overall pace was 16:13 min/mile, showing good consistency over varying terrains. She finished with an elapsed time of 2:00:51, placing 5340th among females. Her overall placement was 11468th out of 24386 participants, with well-managed splits despite challenging portions of the course. Continuing to work on pacing could enhance positioning and timing in future races.