Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Caitlin Bainbridge #3501 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish Despite Varied Pace Caitlin Bainbridge showed determination in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Her overall time was 1:37:23 with an average pace of 13:04 min/mile. Starting steadily with a 12:12 min/mile pace for the first mile, there was a slowdown to a 15:01 min/mile pace at mile three, likely influenced by Hayes Hill. After tackling Hayes Hill, Caitlin picked up speed, achieving her fastest split of 11:58 min/mile between miles five and six. She maintained consistent performance, ultimately ranking 3420th among all female participants in a field of 24,523. It's impressive how she steadily improved her position after mile threecommendable advances in overall places were made. Caitlin's participation as part of the LinkedIn team added to her race experience. Focusing on maintaining even splits in future races could further enhance her performance.