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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Michael Roberts #1027 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance on a Notoriously Tough Course Michael Roberts, representing West Valley Track Club Men's A, delivered a powerful performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in San Francisco. Over the 7.45-mile course, he maintained a solid average pace of 5:36 min/mile to complete the race in 41:46. His ability to tackle Hayes Hill impressively, reflected in the 3rd mile split of 6:26, while maintaining a strong overall and division position, was notable. In the last mile, Michael picked up pace significantly, clocking a 5:10 mile, demonstrating a well-executed pacing strategy. His strategic progress saw him climbing positions to finish 37th out of 26,545 participants overall, and 11th in his division. A consistent pace in the initial two miles laid a strong foundation, and a faster finish reflects excellent endurance and race management. Continuing to focus on hill training will likely lead to even greater performance metrics.