Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ziyi Zheng #40347 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency Shines Despite Steep Challenge Ziyi Zheng from Santa Clara showed a commendable effort in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting off strong with consistent pacing, Ziyi completed the first mile at a pace of 11:33 min/mile and slightly improved in the second mile with a pace of 11:21 min/mile. The third mile, which included Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, significantly impacted the pace, slowing it to 21:22 min/mile, resulting in a shift in overall placement from 4792 to 8858. Following the challenging third mile, Ziyi demonstrated resilience and consistency. The pace from miles 4 to 6 averaged around 15:48 min/mile, culminating in a swift final mile effort of 11:13 min/mile. Overall, Ziyi crossed the finish line with a total time of 1:50:43, maintaining a steady pace throughout and finishing ahead of nearly 14,000 participants, a solid performance particularly in the final mile.