Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Maddie Bennet #2578 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Maddie Bennet demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the Bay to Breakers 12K. Starting with an even split of 8:04 min/mile for the first two miles, she maintained a steady pace even during the challenging stretch of Hayes Hill, clocking 8:38 min/mile on the third mile. Impressively, Maddie improved her standing from an overall place of 750 to 709 by the end, indicating strong performance against her competitors. Her splits between miles 4 and 5 remained consistent with a pace of 8:10 min/mile, showcasing efficient pacing strategies. Notably, the final two miles were her fastest, with split times of 7:27 min/mile and 7:10 min/mile, respectively. This demonstrates excellent endurance and a strong finishing kick. Her final elapsed pace for the race was 7:53 min/mile, culminating in a respectable place within her division. Continuing to build on this strong finish could be beneficial for future races.