Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Rob Bean #50956 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Splits with a Strong Division Finish Rob Bean completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers race in an impressive 1:00:16, covering 9.22 miles with an average pace of 6:32 per mile. Notably, he maintained a consistent early pace, clocking 6:31 for the first two miles. Despite the challenge of Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, he held his pace and even managed an earlier split of 6:29 by mile four. Rob showed a strong finish, hitting his fastest pace of 5:56 in mile seven, helping him secure second place in the M40-49 division. Throughout the race, Rob improved his position, finishing 12th overall out of 3901 participants, and 11th in the male category. Despite a slight slower mile eight at 7:27, he regained his momentum with a 6:20 final mile. This indicates a good pacing strategy and endurance, crucial for future races. Focus on maintaining the strong finish you demonstrated in subsequent races.