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Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Austin Mac #2511 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish Despite Hayes Hill Austin Mac delivered a solid performance in the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K in San Francisco. He maintained a consistent pace, with an overall elapsed pace of 5:55 min/mile, showcasing strong endurance across the race. Notable pacing was observed in the second half, particularly between miles 5 and 6, where he clocked a split pace of 5:32 min/mile, his fastest segment. Austin's strategic race management allowed him to navigate the course effectively, resulting in an impressive 44:05 finish time. The challenging section on Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles saw a slight slowing during mile 3 with a pace of 6:28 min/mile. Despite this, Austin effectively regained momentum, improving his placement among his division throughout the race. Ending with strong placements94th overall out of 26,545 participants and 53rd in his divisionAustin demonstrated commendable competitiveness. Continued focus on hill pacing could enhance future performances further.