Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Tomas Birkner #1283 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Centipede Distance: 7.4 miles

Steady Improvement Throughout the 12K Centipede Tomas Birkner, representing Tomass Cats, displayed consistent and promising progress in the 2026 Bay to Breakers event. His overall race pace was 20:53 min/mile, covering a total distance of 7.45 miles in 2:35:40. Notably, the third mile showcased an improved pace of 21:17 min/mile compared to the initial pace of 24:28 min/mile. His determination was reflected in his performance on Hayes Hill, moving from an elapsed pace of 24:28 min/mile in the first two miles to an improved 22:47 min/mile by mile four. Despite a tough start, Tomas effectively enhanced his pace each mile after Hayes Hill, ending with a solid pace of 17:41 min/mile by mile 7. His overall placement among male participants was 594 out of 1839. To further boost his race standing, Tomas may want to focus on increasing his early-mile pace strategy in future events. Excellent pacing strategy in the later stages shows potential for future improvement.