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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Thorne Wolfenbarger #11689 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Opportunities Shine in the Middle Miles Thorne Wolfenbarger from San Jose participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing with an overall time of 4:06:13. Strikingly consistent in the first two miles, with paces of 27:30 and 25:41 minutes per mile, Thorne displayed significant endurance. Notably, ranks remained constant until the 3rd mile where he climbed from 18093 to 15780 overall, showing resilience on Hayes Hill with an elapsed time of 1:47:35 at mile three. In the latter half, where fatigue often sets in, impressive gains were made during miles 6 and 7 with split paces of 20:34 and 20:42 minutes per mile. These final splits elevated Thorne's standings, showing competitive effort especially in mile six with a place improvement from 19063 to 16576. This performance indicates stamina and strength, particularly noteworthy given the elevation challenges. Enhancing strategic pacing across the course could further optimize outcomes in future events.