Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Nicole Sabina Ticea #40607 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 Consistent Improvements Nicole Sabina Ticea displayed a notable performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race. Starting at a pace of 10:24 min/mile in the first mile, she consistently improved her pace, particularly overcoming the challenge of Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7. By the sixth mile, she quickened her pace to an impressive 8:57 min/mile, highlighting her endurance and ability to maintain momentum through later stages of the race. Her overall time was 1:15:32 for the 7.45-mile course, resulting in a final average pace of 10:08 min/mile. Nicole advanced significantly during the race, improving from a ranking of 5088 overall to 2758 at the finish, a commendable gain. She also improved her place within her division, moving from 688th to 271st among women aged 20-29. Future focus could be placed on sustaining the faster splits seen in the later stages for an even stronger finish.