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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Rachel Gilbert #7035 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Rachel Gilbert from Mountain View, CA completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 1:13:08 with an impressive average pace of 9:49 min/mile. Throughout the race, she maintained a consistent pace, starting the first two miles at a 9:58 min/mile pace. Despite the challenge of Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, there was only a slight increase in her pace to 11:17 min/mile at mile 3. Rachel showed her stamina and endurance in the latter part of the race, progressively increasing her speed, which was evident in her splits. By mile 6, she reduced her pace to an impressive 9:02 min/mile. Overall, Rachel demonstrated strong pacing and a formidable finish, placing her 2080th out of 24,386 participants. Her performance is commendable and highlights her ability to remain steady and accelerate when needed. Keep up the great work, and consider exploring strategies for maintaining speed on challenging elevations.