Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: May Liu #27713 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Improved Pace May Liu completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a final time of 2:20:24, maintaining an average pace of 18:50 min/mile. Noteworthy is the consistent improvement in her pace, especially over the latter part of the race. Starting strong, May recorded an 18:44 min/mile pace for the first mile. The split times show a considerable slowdown during the second and third miles with a pace drop to 24:51 min/mile and 24:04 min/mile, potentially affected by the steep Hayes Hill. However, May expertly managed her pace after the hill, notably in the final miles. By the sixth and seventh miles, her pace improved substantially, bringing it down to 15:21 min/mile and then 14:57 min/mile, highlighting her resilience and strength in pacing. In her F50-59 age division, May finished 669th out of a large field, showcasing her ability to maintain position in challenging sections while advancing overall. Consider focusing on maintaining early pace during inclines in future races.