Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kathryn LeBlanc #40396 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Kathryn demonstrated a steady performance with impressive pacing during the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with a strong pace of 13:26 min/mile for the first mile, she maintained a consistent effort throughout the race. Notably, during the steep section of Hayes Hill between the 2.2 and 2.7-mile marks, she managed a pace of 16:48 min/mile, demonstrating resilience on the challenging incline. The overall elapsed time was 1:52:07, with a commendable average pace of 15:02 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course, placing her 1733rd in the F20-29 division among 4374 female participants. Kathryn showed significant improvement towards the end of the race, bringing her pace back down to 13:34 min/mile in the final mile. She gained momentum after hitting the hill, showcasing her ability to recover effectively. Competing against a strong crowd of 24,523 participants, Kathryn finished with consistent placements within her division and gender throughout the race. Continuing to build on this strong endurance and pacing strategy will serve her well in future races.