Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ricardo Miranda #53144 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles

Significant Improvement in Mid-Race Splits Ricardo Miranda demonstrated consistent pace recovery throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers event. Starting with a 22:29 min/mile pace for the first mile, his pace dropped during the second and third miles to over 28 min/mile, particularly during the challenging stretch from 2.2 to 2.7 miles on Hayes Hill. Despite this, his pace improved notably post-climb, with a swift split of 11:45 min/mile in mile 5, showing strong resilience and adaptation. Ricardo finished the 15K race covering 9.23 miles in 3:12:44, achieving an overall pace of 20:52 min/mile. Additionally, maintaining final splits under 20 min/mile in the last three miles suggests effective endurance management. He maintained strong competition within his age division, M20-29, finishing 494th out of the total 4217 participants. Continued focus on climbing efficiency and maintaining pace during hilly sections can lead to enhanced performances in future races.