Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Martin Veliz #3490 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progression, Strong Finish In the 2026 Bay to Breakers, Martin Veliz showed a progressively improving pace, finishing the 12K with a total time of 1:16:23. His overall placement was 2677th out of 24,386 participants, and he secured the 642nd position in the M30-39 age division. Starting with a 12:05 min/mile pace, he steadily accelerated throughout the race. Notably, Martin tackled the challenging Hayes Hill section, maintaining a remarkable increase in pace. By the 5th mile, he had improved to a 9:44 min/mile pace, finishing the race strong with a solid 10:15 min/mile overall pace. This consistency and final acceleration point to his effective pacing strategy, especially in miles five through seven, where he kept a consistent pace of 8:51 min/mile. Continuing to work on pacing during early miles could enhance his race strategy further. Keep up the impressive momentum and perseverance!