Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Zane Stoddard #14444 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Start, Mid-Race Hurdle Overcome Zane demonstrated a solid start in the 2026 Bay to Breakers, maintaining a consistent pace of 17:17 min/mile for the first two miles, placing him at 11,837 overall. Notably, his pace dropped significantly during the third mile on the challenging Hayes Hill section, with a split time of 32:02 min/mile, impacting his placement to 15,893 overall. However, despite this challenging segment, Zane's performance reflects determination. The latter part of the race saw a progressive improvement in pace, particularly noticeable during the final mile with a split time of 16:42 min/mile. Overall, Zane completed the 12K race with a finish time of 3:06:49, securing 8,197th place among males and 1,995th in his division. It's important to analyze the pace drop between the third and fifth mile, possibly focusing on pacing strategies for future improvement to maintain a more consistent race tempo.