Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jim Girk #40064 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Positive Finish with Mid-Race Recovery Jim Girk completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers race with an overall time of 2:08:32. His pace averaged 17:15 min/mile over the 7.45-mile course. In the initial mile, he maintained a moderate pace of 13:40 min/mile. While his pace slowed during the challenging Hayes Hill section, indicated by a 22:13 min/mile pace in the second mile, Jim showed resilience in subsequent segments by improving his pace consistently, reaching 16:00 min/mile by the seventh mile. Improvements in the latter parts of the race were notable, with Jim tackling the final mile with strong pacing. His overall place was 975 out of 1839, with gender placement at 478. Although placing within the middle range, his ability to recover mid-race suggests potential for stronger earlier paces. Focusing on maintaining initial energy and tackling steep sections more evenly could leverage Jim's consistent endurance throughout future races.