Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Florent Gbelidji #50265 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Racing Florent showcased a strong and consistent performance throughout the 12K race with an overall time of 41:41, maintaining an impressive average pace of 5:35 min/mile. Notably, his initial splits were very consistent, both at 5:25 min/mile for the first two miles, which helped secure a solid positioning in the top ranks of his division. Facing Hayes Hill from 2.2 to 2.7 miles, Florent adjusted admirably to log a 6:12 pace, briefly moving up in rank to 13th overall and 3rd in his division. His strategy and stamina are reflected in his ability to recover speed, achieving a 5:19 split at mile 6the fastest of the race. While he finished 18th overall in a large field of over 24,000, there's potential for future gains in consistently applying this vigorous finish across the entire course. Keep focusing on the strengths shown here for upcoming races.