Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Taylor Fortnam #40104 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Taylor Fortnam's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race displayed consistent pacing and the ability to adapt to course challenges. Starting with a brisk 6:14 first mile split, she maintained a strong pace, averaging around 6:29 min/mile over the entire 7.45 miles, finishing with a commendable total time of 48:24. Notably, her split times reflect a consistent strategy, especially a strong push in the sixth mile with a split pace of 6:12, showing her capability in tackling late-race difficulties. Throughout the race, Taylor improved her division standing, starting at 9th in the F20-29 category and finishing in 8th place during mile 6, an indication of her competent approach. Her overall placement was 196th among 26,545 participants, and she secured a respectable 27th place in the female category. There is potential for further improvement in consistent pacing, particularly approaching and recovering from Hayes Hill's steep gradient between 2.2 and 2.7 miles.