Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kieran Daly #40054 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Kieran Daly delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K event, finishing with an overall time of 1:05:03 and an average pace of 8:43 min/mile. Notably, Kieran's pace showed incremental improvement with each mile, starting at 9:28 min/mile and closing with a strong 7:51 min/mile for the last mile. His placement improved significantly throughout the race, particularly between miles 3 and 4, where he advanced from 1214th to 1245th overall, reflecting a competitive surge in the challenging Hayes Hill section. This progress continued as Kieran climbed to 1058th in the final stretch, maintaining that standing through the finish. His performance in the M20-29 division showcased tenacity, moving from 320th place at the start to 241st by the race's end. Future races could benefit from sustaining this late-race intensity sooner, suggesting a focus on mid-race pacing strategies to capitalize on these strengths.