Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: henok mengesha #7896 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Progression Mid-Race Elevates Performance Henok Mengesha successfully completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K representing the Visa Fun Runners team. He demonstrated a consistent pace in the early stages, clocking the first two miles at 10:53 min/mile. The terrain impacted his pacing during the third mile on Hayes Hill, where his pace increased to 15:44 min/mile. However, Henok exhibited a strong recovery post-Hayes Hill. His pace improved significantly in the latter half of the race. Notably, his mile 6 split was 11:35 min/mile, and by mile 7, he reached a pace of 11:14 min/mile. Henok finished with an overall time of 1:30:54, earning him a middle-tier position in his age group. For future races, consider strategizing for steep sections to maintain momentum and lessen pace variability. Keep up the great work with the Visa Fun Runners!