Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Liyuan Gu #4993 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Strategic Improvements In the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, Liyuan Gu showcased strategic pacing with a notable finish. Impressively, the second half of the race displayed a drop in split times, with the 7th mile at 10:30 min/mile, a significant improvement from the midpoint. Notably, during the challenging Hayes Hill segment, Liyuans pace understandably slowed, with a 3rd-mile split of 15:45 min/mile, yet he regained momentum as the race progressed. While his overall pace was 13:12 min/mile, adjusting strategies for uphill segments could enhance overall performance. Its worth acknowledging the improvement in placement from 7175th at the 2-mile mark to 6257th by the 6th mile. There is a solid trend of gaining places throughout the race, culminating with an overall standing of 8384th out of 24523 participants. Focusing on maintaining and amplifying these strong finishes will be beneficial in future races.