Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Meng Lin #3532 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress in Tough Sections Meng maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers race, particularly excelling in the later segments. Starting with a pace of 11:14 min/mile, her initial mile showed promise. Her most notable performance came in the sixth mile, where she quickened her pace to 11:49 min/mile, reclaiming some ground and moving up the ranks. Hayes Hill brought some challenges as expected, causing a slower split of 17:10 min/mile in the third mile, resulting in a drop in positioning. Despite this, Meng managed to recover her pace to finish the race with an overall time of 1:42:49 for the 12K distance, achieving an average pace of 13:48 min/mile. Meng's ability to regain pace after difficult sections is commendable. In future races, working on hill-specific training could enhance her performance on inclines.