Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sharon Roe #40791 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Using Strategy to Navigate Hayes Hill and Finish Strong Sharon Roe maintained a consistent effort over the 7.45-mile course at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Her initial mile was completed at a pace of 10:49 min/mile, placing her 198th among females. Notably, Hayes Hill impacted her pace between 2 and 3 miles, slowing to 16:14 min/mile. Despite this, Sharons overall strategy was sound, allowing her to complete the event with an average pace of 14:27 min/mile. In the latter portions of the race, Sharon's pace improved from a 25:34 min/mile split at mile four to a more consistent 12:15-12:26 min/mile for miles six and seven. This adjustment helped her to regain positions, finishing with a position of 344th among females out of 1,839 participants. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing after challenging sections such as Hayes Hill will further improve her performance in future races.