Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Katherine Gomer #40290 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Katherine Gomer's performance at the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K showcased consistent pacing with an overall elapsed time of 50:20, translating to an impressive average pace of 6:45 min/mile. Notable is the improvement in her pace post-Hayes Hill, particularly between miles 6 and 7, where she achieved her fastest split at 6:20 min/mile, enhancing her position to 254 overall. Her ability to maintain a strong momentum during the second half of the race was evident as she improved her gender placement to 46. The early consistent splits of 6:55 min/mile up to the two-mile mark were commendable, but the slight deceleration when tackling Hayes Hill with a 7:13 min/mile pace at the third mile is an area to refine for enhancing endurance uphill. Gomer's final placements as 52nd in her gender, 22nd in her division, and part of the West Valley Track Club Women team, reflect a well-executed race strategy with room for continued improvement on inclines.