Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Samantha Wang #3494 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Progressive Pace with a Strong Finish Samantha Wang demonstrated strong progression over the course of the 12K race at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Beginning with a pace of 13:16 min/mile in the first mile, she saw some challenges in the second mile with a split time of 16:49 min/mile as she navigated the steep ascent of Hayes Hill. Notably, after conquering the elevation, Samantha consistently improved her pace with every subsequent mile. Her fastest split was an impressive 11:52 min/mile in the final mile. Samantha's overall pace was 13:41 min/mile, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:41:56. Throughout the event, her placement improved significantly, moving from 9901st to 8442nd place overall, and from 4639th to 3612th place in the female category, exemplifying her strong determination and stamina. Placing 1211th in her division (F30-39), she represented her team, LinkedIn, well in this challenging race. For future races, continue to focus on steady pacing for an even stronger performance.