Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Manon Gravez #40578 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 a Steady Build in Pace Manon's performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers demonstrated a notable improvement in pacing as the race progressed. Over the 12K race, which equates to about 7.45 miles, Manon finished with an overall time of 1:11:54 and an impressive final pace of 9:39 min/mile. It's noteworthy that she improved her split times after tackling Hayes Hill, particularly from the 5th mile onwards where she accelerated significantly, running the 5th mile at 9:34 min/mile pace and the 6th mile at a strong 8:19 min/mile pace. Throughout the race, Manon showed resilience by maintaining consistent effort despite the challenges. Her progress is evident as she advanced from 742nd place in her gender to 446th by the final split, indicative of a strategic and successful performance. Continued focus on maintaining an even pace from the start could optimize early splits. Solid work this race, especially on the latter half!