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Bay to Breakers
Run 12km
- . 120 days left to book
- San Francisco
- 20,000 participants
- By Capstone Races
- Partly cloudy throughout the day
Top tags:
Friendly atmosphere
Incredible crowds
Festival vibes
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Get creative with this colourful costume filled 12k. Great for runners of all levels, the course follows the historic 1912 route that San Franciscans ran to help rebuild the city's moral following the 1906 earthquake. Come for the physical challenge or for the vibrant fancy dress costumes.
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2 Reviews
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John K
"What an amazing day! My first Bay to Breakers, and despite the rain in the..."
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Alexandra E
"Be prepared for a crowed high energy run that feels more like a party than a..."
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How to enter the Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers route
- The Bay to Breakers 12K race starts on the corner of Main Street and Howard Street.
- The route heads west through the city and finishes at the Great Highway along the Pacific Coast’s Ocean Beach.
- Runners will get the chance to run up the iconic Hayes Street Hill, along the Panhandle and through Golden Gate Park.
- The city of San Francisco turn out in force to cheer on the runners in this historic race.
Bonus runners are treated to an additional 3k along The Great Highway that runs parallel to the stunningly beautiful Ocean Beach.
12K
Start Time: 8:00am12km
Mostly Flat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a bag on the course?bags allowed on the race course?
Due to heightened security procedures, bags, backpacks and containers are banned from the Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers race course, unless they are clear and are no larger than 8.5”x11”x4”. Participants will not be allowed to enter the starting area, race course or Finish Line Festival with any bag that does not conform to these rules. Running belts and fanny packs are allowed on the race course.
Are strollers allowed on the race course?
Strollers are not permitted on the race course.
Are wheelchairs allowed on the race course?
Authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants are encouraged to participate! Once registered, please contact [email protected] to secure proper race day access.
Is there security on the course?
There will be police officers and security guards at the start and finish as well as throughout the course.
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Bay to Breakers weather forecast
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
65°F
Predicted highs
55°F
Predicted lows
Light breeze possible, up to 9mphMeet the organizer
With a portfolio of races serving 110,000 runners annually, Capstone Races is the premier running series in North America. We help you become the best version of yourself. What are your fitness goals? We help you achieve them.
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Bay to Breakers reviews (2)
Reasons people recommend this event
Friendly atmosphere
Incredible crowds
Festival vibes
Did the 12K in 2017
Be prepared for a crowed high energy run that feels more like a party than a race! Most participants run in clever costumes, but it is not required (clothing in general is also not required). You will be cheered on for the entire race since a mass amount of people come to watch the run too. At the starting line, runners are grouped into corrals based on mile pace and you are sent to start from fastest to slowest. Be prepared to wait quite a while if you have a slower mile time.Did the 12K in 2019
What an amazing day! My first Bay to Breakers, and despite the rain in the morning., lived up to the hype in terms of atmosphere and organization!What exceeded expectations though was the actual run. I knew it would be a lot of fun, but kind of thought would get stuck in traffic, and not ultimately post a good time. Should you want to push yourself though, it is actually a great course, with plenty of space if you start in the right group, and a great mixture of flat and hills to test yourself! Definitely doing again!
