Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Michael Eng-Dacanay #7581 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with Potential for Strategic Pacing Michael Eng-Dacanay from Walnut Creek, CA participated in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, finishing with a total time of 1:52:47 and an overall pace of 15:08 min/mile over 7.45 miles. His performance was a well-rounded effort within his division (M30-39), where he placed 1832 out of numerous participants. While his overall standing was 10,368 out of 24,386 participants, his strategic pacing played a pivotal role during the race, especially when faced with the challenge of Hayes Hill. Starting strong, Michael completed the first mile in 11:23 min/mile and tackled the steep Hayes Hill between miles 2 and 3, observed in a slight pace reduction to 16:39 min/mile. However, he impressively regained momentum, maintaining a steady pace just above 15 min/mile for subsequent splits. Theres room to work on pacing early on to minimize decline when faced with hills, but the perseverance shown in the latter stages is commendable. Keep building on this foundation, focusing on pacing consistency.