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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Akash Borde #10472 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 a Strong Finish Akash Borde navigated the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with an overall time of 1:50:58 at an average pace of 14:53 min/mile. The race commenced with a consistent opening mile at a 12:02 min/mile pace. As the course included the notably steep Hayes Hill starting at 2.2 miles, the approach in the subsequent miles saw a reduction in pace. By mile 3, the pace adjusted to 18:32 min/mile, which is understandable given the challenging terrain. Following the demanding section, there was a notable improvement in pace. From mile 5 onwards, Akash quickened his stride, recording split paces of 14:45 and 12:58 min/mile for miles 5 and 6, respectively. The final mile maintained this renewed momentum with a 12:59 min/mile split. In terms of placement, a strong finish in the last segment improved Akash's standing from 9890th to 8015th overall, a commendable advance in the latter stages of the race. Consider refining the pace strategy for hill segments in future races for optimized positioning.