Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Alex Rakestraw #40278 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with Strategic Splits Alex Rakestraw executed a steady performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining consistent pacing throughout. Starting with a solid pace of 16:24 min/mile for the first couple of miles, Alex demonstrated consistency in the early stage of the race. Notably, during the stretch over Hayes Hill, from mile 2.2 to 2.7, Alex experienced a decrease in pace, with the third mile split recorded at 17:15 min/mile. Despite the slowdown, the subsequent miles showed significant improvement in pacing. Post the hill section, Alex accelerated to a 13:58 min/mile pace by mile 4, achieving a noticeable advancement in overall rank. His fifth mile had an impressive split time of 9:57, showcasing adaptability and strength. Ending with an overall time of 1:45:25, Alex managed to bring his average pace down to 14:09 min/mile by the finish. Focus on strengthening hill running could further optimize these results. Great job representing Team Doss!