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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Madison Bencomo #12783 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 Strategic Pace Management Madison Bencomo delivered a steady performance throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. She finished with a time of 1:26:29, maintaining an average pace of 11:36 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. Madison exhibited strategic pacing early on, keeping consistent splits for the initial miles, notably at 11:38 min/mile to start. The race drew a total of 24,523 participants, placing her in the top 25% for her division, F30-39. Madison's performance on the notoriously steep Hayes Hill is reflected in her third split, slowing to a 13:38 min/mile pace, yet she gained momentum afterwards. Her final two miles were particularly strong, with pace improvements to 10:34 and 9:50 min/mile respectively. This acceleration demonstrates effective energy management and strong finishing capability. Focus on maintaining effort on challenging sections can yield even better results, enhancing overall consistency. Her contributions as part of the PAC RUN CLUB merit recognition.