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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Shannon Petersen #2547 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Shannon Petersen delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K. Her overall time was 50:24, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:46 min/mile. Starting out, she clocked a 6:56 min/mile for the first mile and consistently improved her pace, especially notable in her 6th mile with a split of 6:25 min/mile. This strong push in the latter stages shows great stamina and race awareness. The steep climb over Hayes Hill resulted in a slower third-mile split of 7:22 but notably, she regained pace immediately after. Shannon finished 288th overall out of 26,545 participants, with a division placement of 27th in F30-39. Its evident she managed her effort effectively over the course, particularly through challenging segments. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace on uphill stretches could further enhance her performance in future races.