Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Grant Meng #25061 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish Grant Meng completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K race in 2:17:49, averaging an 18:29 min/mile pace. Notably, Grant found a burst of energy in the final mile, completing it in 13:13, the fastest split of the day. The race began with a consistent pace of 16:11 for the first mile, but Hayes Hill posed a significant challenge, slowing his pace to 21:21 by the third mile. Throughout the race, Grant showed perseverance, maintaining a steady rhythm. He finished 339th in the M19 & Under division out of 24386 participants. There's a positive trend in the final mile, suggesting an impressive capacity for maintaining effort over distance. Continuing to incorporate hill training into the regimen may assist in improving times on challenging sections like Hayes Hill, potentially resulting in overall faster splits in future races. Well done on a strong effort and finish!