Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Annie Sears #11219 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progress with Quick Recovery on Final Miles Annie showed consistency and determination in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race, representing UCSF. Her first mile was completed at a 12:52 min/mile pace. Notably, her pace slowed to 27:22 min/mile by the second mile, possibly facing challenges on the climb of Hayes Hill. It's great that her persistence paid off as she maintained a steady effort throughout the race. By the final mile, Annie improved significantly with a 19:06 min/mile split, an impressive recovery, especially after the incline. She completed the race with an overall time of 2:42:16, placing 8,046th among females. Position-wise, she excelled between mile 3 and mile 6, improving by over 2,600 places overall. This improvement in ranking and strong finish indicates a solid strategy for tackling difficult sections efficiently. Continuing to work on pacing through the middle miles could further enhance her overall race performance.