Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Natalie Dow #40257 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish at Bay to Breakers Natalie completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a steady performance, finishing with an overall time of 1:22:28 and an average pace of 11:04 min/mile. The race saw consistency in her splits, with early paces of 10:05 and 10:58 min/mile. Natalie demonstrated a strong effort on Hayes Hill, with her pace slowing to 13:05 min/mile but notably regaining rhythm post-hill to finish the sixth mile at 11:14 min/mile and the seventh mile at 10:22 min/mile. Natalie's position improved during the race, moving from the 3074th place overall up to 2878th by the third mile; however, the race's competitive nature saw her final position at 4295th out of 24,523 participants. Natalie's performance within her division was marked by an improvement from 343rd to 322nd, showcasing her ability to navigate the course effectively and finish strong. Consider incorporating more hill training to sustain pace during steep inclines.