Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: James Saunders #40293 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady and Strong Finish at Bay to Breakers James Saunders delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, with improvement and solid pace throughout the race. Starting with a strong first mile at 9:09 min/mile, James maintained his form across the challenging Hayes Hill, which begins at 2.2 miles, reflected in the split times of 10:07 min/mile and 11:19 min/mile before peaking in effort. Impressively, he accelerated during the latter stages, cutting times to 9:55 min/mile and an even stronger 9:19 min/mile in the final mile. Overall, James completed the race in 1:18:30, achieving an average pace of 10:32 min/mile. This placed him at 3,406th out of 24,523 participants. Notably, his determination to pick up speed after Hayes Hill is commendable. Focusing on maintaining speed in the challenging segments of future races could enhance performance even further. Keep up the great work, and continue this relentless drive!