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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: James Gordon #25033 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement Despite Initial Challenges James Gordon's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers displayed a notable upward trend in pacing as the race progressed. Initially maintaining a steady pace of 22:27 min/mile for the first two miles, James encountered the most challenging section on Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, resulting in slower splits. Despite this, he achieved a significant pace recovery by clocking in his fastest split of 18:19 min/mile in the final mile, marking an impressive gain in momentum. Overall, James completed the 12K with a time of 2:42:12, placing 924th in the M50-59 age division. His consistent pace improvement, especially the strong finish, suggests a capacity for sustained effort over the course. Continued focus on maintaining consistent pacing through hilly sections could enhance future performances. Being part of the "Fenton Grant Defect Solvers" team, James also likely contributed to their overall race performance.