Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Bichet #40936 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement on the Bay to Breakers Course Benjamin Bichet demonstrated a solid performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Starting off with a strong 12:34 pace for the first mile, Benjamin encountered Hayes Hill between 2.2 and 2.7 miles, where the split pace slowed to 23:01. Despite this challenging section, there was noticeable improvement throughout the remainder of the race. After surmounting Hayes Hill, his pace progressively improved with a 15:54 min/mile by the sixth mile and a consistent 12:41 in the final stretch. Overall, Benjamin covered the 7.45 miles with an elapsed pace of 15:12 min/mile, finishing with an overall placement of 11222 out of 24523 participants. Within his age group, M20-29, he placed 1550. The ability to recover from a slower pace on Hayes Hill and improve throughout the race shows a commendable adjustment in pacing and strategy. For future races, maintaining an even pace through hilly sections could further enhance performance.