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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Ebenezer Semere #12675 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Ebenezer Semere demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the race, starting with a 12:34 minute mile pace for the first mile. By mile two, he reduced his pace to 11:53 and continued to improve each mile until reaching a 9:11 pace in mile seven. Notably, Ebenezer successfully navigated the steep Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, with a notable placement gain during mile three, moving from 6541st to 3580th overall. Overall, Ebenezer completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in 1:20:23, achieving an average pace of 10:47 min/mile. His final position was 3783rd out of 24,523 participants. His significant improvement over the course suggests a strong pacing strategy. For future races, it may be helpful to aim for a stronger start to further enhance overall performance. By continuing to focus on early splits, Ebenezer can leverage his strong finish to climb the ranks even further.