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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: MIA SMITH #2546 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 Strength in Final Miles Mia Smith demonstrated a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, maintaining an impressive elapsed pace of 6:45 min/mile. Her performance peaked in the final mile with a speedier 6:28 min/mile pace, marking a strategic finish in her longest split sections. Her overall effort placed her in the top 279 overall and 54th among females, while impressively ranking 24th in the F30-39 division, a testament to her endurance and pacing strategy. The slight pacing adjustment during the segment that included the hill portion is noteworthy, clocking in a 7:19 min/mile split in the third mile and smoothly transitioning into faster paces thereafter. This suggests room for elevation work which could further stabilize pace throughout inclines. Overall, her finish time of 50:21 is a solid demonstration of her pacing capability and strategic finish. Indications are strong for potential future improvements with focused hill training.