Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Ben Chute #12634 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Strong Recovery on Hayes Hill Ben Chute maintained a consistent pace in the initial miles of the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K, hitting the first two miles at a pace of 11:32 min/mile and maintaining his place overall at 4628. Upon reaching mile 3, where Hayes Hill commences, a slower split of 13:02 min/mile indicated a challenge, leading to a temporary dip in standing. However, Ben made a strategic recovery. After Hayes Hill, Ben increased his speed significantly, culminating in a 9:13 min/mile for the final mile. His placement improved significantly after mile 4, showcasing a strong finish. Overall, Ben completed the race in 1:26:48 with an average pace of 11:39 min/mile. The final results showed his ability to recover strongly, finishing 5045th overall out of 24,386 participants, which is commendable. Future efforts can focus on maintaining pace on uphill sections to potentially improve overall performance.