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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Daniel Abera #50522 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 15K Breakers Bonus Distance: 9.3 miles

Consistent Running Pace with a Strong Finish Daniel Abera showcased remarkable consistency throughout the 15K Breakers Bonus at the 2026 Bay to Breakers. Starting strong, he maintained a 6:10 min/mile pace for the first two miles, placing him prominently in the top 8 overall. Notably, Daniel led his age division, M50-59, during these initial miles. He tackled the notoriously steep Hayes Hill between miles 2.2 and 2.7, clocking a slight slowdown with a split pace of 7:10 min/mile but quickly regained momentum thereafter. Daniel achieved an impressive final elapsed pace of 6:21 min/mile, placing 2nd in his division. His capability to accelerate during the latter half of the race, particularly with a swift 5:42 min/mile pace in mile 9, highlights his strong finish. Continuing to hone in on handling inclines like Hayes Hill with a strategy for energy conservation could further aid in maintaining an even stronger overall race performance.