Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Liia Altukhova #40488 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Impressive Gains Liia Altukhova delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a 12:31 min/mile pace at the 1-mile mark, she encountered Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, where her pace slightly slowed to 15:07 and 14:08 min/mile, respectively. However, after overcoming the elevation, she picked up speed, notably clocking a 10:43 min/mile from miles 5 to 6. Reaching a peak pace of 12:30 min/mile by the end, Liia concluded the race with an overall time of 1:33:11. Her strategic gains in pace improved her standings significantly, moving from 9330th position overall at mile 2 to 5269th at mile 6. Within the female F40-49 division, she advanced from 622nd to an impressive 359th at the 7-mile mark. To enhance future performances, maintaining consistent pacing, especially on uphill segments, could be beneficial. Great effort and show of resilience throughout the race!