Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Delaney McCann #7767 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Finish Despite Mid-Race Slowdown Delaney McCann maintained a steady start, logging an 11:32 min/mile pace within the first mile. A gradual pace decline occurred up to mile three, possibly reflecting the challenge posed by Hayes Hill as the split extended to 13:51 min/mile, impacting her overall elapsed pace to 12:23 min/mile at this segment. Despite this, her positioning slightly improved as she navigated through Hayes Hill, moving from 1942 to 1866 in gender standings. Impressively, Delaney displayed a strong comeback during the final miles. She accelerated her pace to 11:36 min/mile by mile six and further improved to 11:04 min/mile in the final stretch. This pace uptick positioned her at 1682 in gender standings, showcasing her ability to recover strength after the hill. As part of Lindy's Legacy team, Delaney finished the 12K race with an overall time of 1:30:47 and a pace of 12:11 min/mile. Consider maintaining consistent pacing strategy post-hill for an even stronger race outcome.