Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Hunter Lynch #2605 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort and Strong Finish at Bay to Breakers Hunter Lynch displayed impressive consistency in pacing throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event. Starting with a steady pace of 13:40 min/mile for the first two miles, he maintained this momentum despite Hayes Hill, reflected in a slight slow down to 15:34 min/mile for the third mile. Notably, he picked up the pace each subsequent mile, closing with a strong effort of 12:11 min/mile in mile six. Lynch finished with an overall time of 1:38:12, achieving an average pace of 13:11 min/mile. He successfully passed 180 participants between mile three and the finish. His placement improved from 659 at the start to 555 by the end, showcasing an ability to retain and increase his speed over the length of the race. Continual focus on maintaining speed when encountering uphill sections will be beneficial for future races. Keeping this steady improvement strategy will support future success.