Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Joey Jira #3538 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Joey began the race with a steady pace, clocking the first mile at 11:29 min/mile. His second mile was slightly slower at 11:32 min/mile. Notably, during the third mile on Hayes Hill, his pace dropped significantly to 21:59 min/mile, impacting his overall placement. However, he improved his pace in subsequent miles, shaving down the pace to 13:00 min/mile by mile four. His split pace for the seventh mile matched his second mile pace at 11:30 min/mile, showing a strong conclusion to the race. The overall time for the 12K was 1:44:00, with an average pace of 13:57 min/mile. Among male participants in his age bracket, Joey's position was 1,745 out of over 5,000, placing him roughly in the top third of his division. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace on hills, like Hayes Hill, while continuing to capitalize on strong finishes will benefit his future races.