Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Grace Lewis #16670 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Successful Gains in Later Splits Grace Lewis of San Francisco completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in a time of 2:08:11, averaging a pace of 17:12 min/mile. This performance positioned her 13,468th overall among 24,523 participants, and 6,410th in the female category. Within her division, F20-29, she placed 2,196th. Representing Team LIGMA, Grace made significant gains in her placement and pacing as the race progressed. Beginning with consistent splits of 20:20 min/mile for the first two miles, Grace then encountered a slowdown to a 27:34 min/mile pace at mile 3 on Hayes Hill. Notably, she improved her pace from 18:40 min/mile to 11:08 min/mile by the last mile, showcasing strong endurance and adaptability. A consistent improvement in placement, particularly in the later stages, from 15,553rd to 10,215th overall demonstrates effective pacing strategy and stamina. For future races, maintaining momentum throughout can further boost overall performance.