Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Niall "Cheez-It" McDermott #1652 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Excellence Throughout the Race Niall "Cheez-It" McDermott delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers, maintaining an impressive steady pace. Starting strong with a 5:34 min/mile pace for the first mile, he navigated the entire 12K with a consistent rhythm. Niall tackled the challenging stretch from miles 2.2 to 2.7 over Hayes Hill, slightly adjusting his pace to 6:00 min/mile, yet he managed to advance his overall position to 16th and secured 1st in his division, M19 & Under. Throughout the race, he maintained an average pace of 5:32 min/mile, concluding the event with a final time of 41:15. His strongest mile came in at split mile 7 with a remarkable 5:13 min/mile pace. Niall held his own among a large field of 24,386 runners, finishing 15th overall and 14th in the male category. Keep building on this consistent performance, pushing for even more speed and maintaining that rhythm in future races!