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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Evans #27750 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Slower Pace Midway, Strong Finish Benjamin Evans began the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race with steady progress, clocking a 12:32 min/mile pace for the first mile. As expected, his pace dipped slightly by the second mile, averaging 13:08 min/mile. The steep ascent at Hayes Hill, occurring between miles 2.2 and 2.7, impacted his pace significantly, slowing him to 21:38 min/mile by the third mile. From mile four onwards, Benjamin faced a decline in overall pace, reaching up to 51:23 min/mile, with placement dropping during this segment. However, he demonstrated resilience by picking up pace in the last stretch, finishing with a time of 3:08:33 over a distance of 7.45 miles. Benjamins final average pace was 25:18 min/mile, placing him 19459th overall out of 24523 participants. For future races, consider strategies to maintain energy levels during inclines to improve consistency throughout the run.