Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Akemi Iizuka #41026 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Effort and Strong Finish Akemi Iizuka delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Displaying impressive consistency, her average pace was 10:30 min/mile over the 7.45 miles, which is a notable achievement across various terrains. Particularly noteworthy was her resilience on the steep Hayes Hill, which occurs between miles 2.2 and 2.7, where her pace slightly dropped to 11:28 min/mile but she quickly regained momentum afterward. The final miles saw Akemi demonstrating a well-managed strategy, with significant negative splits of 9:32 min/mile and 9:23 min/mile in the last segments, which contributed to improving her standing. She finished in 268th place overall out of 1839 participants and 143rd in her gender category. A strong representation of her team, "Hello SFRRC!", her result underscores not just disciplined pacing but also impressive endurance, particularly in the final miles. Consider continuing to focus on maintaining that end-of-race speed throughout future races!