Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Sean Laird #51885 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance with Late Surge Sean Laird successfully navigated the 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K, achieving a total elapsed time of 1:24:58. Throughout the race, his pacing showed consistency with a slight increase in pace over the final stretches. Early miles were paced around 9:36 to 10:03 min/mile, with an impressive burst to 8:12 min/mile at mile 9, reflecting effective energy management. Sean maintained strong standings among his peers, ending 451st overall and 130th in the M30-39 division, demonstrating good competitiveness within a field of 4,080 participants. Noteworthy improvements can be seen as he gained ground after mile 3, moving from 563rd to 389th at mile 7. The ability to accelerate and recover following the challenging Hayes Hill from mile 2.2 to 2.7 showcases impressive resilience. A focus on early pacing could further bolster overall performance in future races. Keep up the great work representing UCSF!