Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Kyle Botelho #12813 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Resilient Finish with Strong Closing Splits Kyle Botelho completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with determination in a time of 3:12:25, maintaining an overall pace of 25:49 min/mile. Starting strong with a 14:16 min/mile pace for the first mile, there was a noticeable increase in split times as he tackled the course, particularly through the challenging third mile on Hayes Hill with a 33:59 min/mile pace. Despite early challenges, he showed a remarkable improvement in the latter part of the race. His final two miles were completed in 18:40 and 15:22 min/mile, demonstrating a strong, consistent push to the finish line. Placing 8318th in the gender category and 2021st in the male 20-29 division out of 24,386 participants, these closing splits highlight his ability to maintain focus and effort. Judging from his performance, improving pacing strategies for the middle sections could optimize overall performance in future races. Keep up the good work, Kyle!