Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Joe Henry #40835 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort in Tough Sections Joe Henry maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, with particular consistency at the beginning. He started strong with a 17:34 min/mile pace for the first mile, ranking 2262nd in the M30-39 division. Mile 3, which likely included the infamous Hayes Hill, saw the most challenging split at 23:19 min/mile. Despite this, Joe improved his position to 1777th within his division, suggesting a resilient performance through the climb. Post-Hill efforts reflected a steady approach, with splits remaining consistent in the last stages, including a 20:49 min/mile pace in mile 6. Overall, Joe completed the course in 2:31:47, achieving a finishing pace of 20:22 min/mile, and securing 2626th place in the M30-39 division out of 24523 total participants. He displayed determination and steady pacing, especially in the latter miles. Maintaining energy in challenging sections could further enhance Joe's future race performances.