Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Karen Dittrich #27716 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish on Hayes Hill Aided by Speedy Recovery Karen Dittrich finished the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in a commendable 1:22:52, maintaining an overall pace of 11:07 min/mile. The standout moment was her performance between miles 5 and 7, especially coming off the challenge of Hayes Hill. Karen's split improved significantly to 9:55 min/mile for mile 5, and she impressively pushed further to a decisive 9:01 min/mile in the final mile. Additionally, she climbed from 40th to 27th in her division by the race's end. Her strategic pacing on Hayes Hill suggests strong uphill capability, though her pace dipped during mile 4 to 15:46 min/mile. However, this was a great setup for her remarkable recovery. Karen should focus on pacing consistency in earlier miles, but her capability to recover and finish strong is a significant asset, particularly reducing her placement by 15 in the division by the race's conclusion.