Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ellie Oatman #12640 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Ellie demonstrated a consistent and improving performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. Her pace remained steady in the first two miles, maintaining a pace of 11:11 min/mile. As she hit the challenging Hayes Hill, her pace dropped slightly to 12:24 min/mile, yet she impressively moved up in her division to 342nd place. After conquering the hill, Ellie increased her pace significantly, reaching her fastest miles at 10:08 min/mile and 9:58 min/mile in the latter stages of the race. This allowed her to climb the rankings further in her gender and division. Overall, Ellie completed the 12K race in 1:21:18, with an average pace of 10:54 min/mile. Out of 24,523 participants, she placed 3981st, notably improving her position by more than 1,200 places after the third mile. Her determination in the final miles is commendable, suggesting a well-managed effort post-Hayes Hill. Consider working on hill endurance to maintain pace consistency on inclines.