Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: John Stander #25046 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish John Stander showcased a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers race. He completed the 12K event with an overall time of 2:15:57, achieving an average pace of 18:14 min/mile. John's pacing was consistent throughout the event, with his fastest mile recorded at 16:59, occurring between mile 6 and mile 7. Despite facing the challenge of Hayes Hill, John maintained strong placement, with significant improvement in his overall ranking from mile 3 onwards. Starting with a time of 18:27 for the first mile, John progressively increased his speed, particularly seen in the second mile with a split pace of 17:49. His strategic pacing allowed him to boost his position, finishing 9,638th overall at mile 7 before concluding the race in 13,173rd place out of 24,386 participants. Competing in the M50-59 division, John's performance improved remarkably in his category, moving from 715th at mile one to 591st by mile seven. Continued focus on steady pacing will bolster future performances.