Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Richard Lam #10454 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 Strong Finish Richard demonstrated a consistent overall performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Starting with a 12:01 split pace for the first mile and achieving a steady increase in pace, he settled into the rhythm by mile 5, clocking a 14:45 split time. This time showed an improvement from earlier segments, despite the toughest portion of the course, Hayes Hill, spanning miles 2.2 to 2.7, causing a slowdown in progress. At the culmination of his 12K race, Richard finished with an elapsed time of 1:50:53, maintaining an overall pace of 14:53 min/mile. Notably, he made a significant stride in the final two miles, achieving his fastest segment with a 12:29 min/mile pace. Placing 1923rd in his division is commendable. The progression in pace during the latter portion of the race indicates potential for even quicker pacing earlier, which could lead to improved finishes in future races.