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Bay to Breakers

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  • (This event has been postponed until September 20 2020)

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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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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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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.

Event Details

What’s Included

Runner Perks

  • Finisher medal
  • Official Runner Tech T
  • Recovery Food & Beverages
  • Aid Stations
  • Live Course Entertainment
  • Finish Line Festival Access

Bonus runners will receive:

  • An extra 3k to your run
  • An exclusive Bonus medal (in addition to the standard Finisher Medal)
  • A drink ticket good for one beer at the Finish Line Festival beer garden
  • Bonus entertainment in the final 3k to motivate you to the finish line
Raceday Logistics

PRE RACE

Mail Packets will be sent out two weeks before the race.

For those late to sign up, runners will be able to pick up their race packets at the 2020 Health and Wellness Expo on Friday, May 29th between 11am to 7pm and Saturday 30th May 9am-5pm.

Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94133.

RACE DAY
Runners are encouraged to choose their coral based on their running pace.

SEEDED*: Sub- 6 minutes per mile pace
SUB-SEEDED*: 6-7 minutes per mile pace
CORRAL A: 7-8 minutes per mile pace
CORRAL B: 8-9 minutes per mile pace
CORRAL C: 9-10 minutes per mile pace
*Must provide link to race results verifying your pace

CORRAL D: 10-11 minutes per mile pace
CORRAL E: 11-12 minutes per mile pace
CORRAL F: 12+ minutes per mile pace
CORRAL G: Walkers

Please note that those wanting to race in the seeded and sub seeded category will need to provide a link to race results verifying your pace.

The race will start at 8am. It is recommended that you arrive at your coral at least 45 minutes before your start time.

Seeded Division: 8:00 AM
Sub-Seeded Division: 8:02 AM
Corral A: 8:05 AM
Corral B: 8:10 AM
Corral C: 8:20 AM
Corral D: 8:30 AM
Corral E: 8:40 AM
Corral F: 8:45 AM
Corral G: 8:50 AM
Corral H: 8:55 AM
Kit List

Fancy dress is not obligatory but it is highly encouraged. Old Halloween costumes are always a good idea.

Spectators

The atmosphere of the event is made by the thousands of spectators who line the streets.

Come along and lend your support!

Volunteers

The Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers is always in search of friendly individuals to help bring this amazing event to life. We'll have a number of opportunities both at the Orig3n Health & Wellness Expo event (pre-race) at Pier 35 and on race day.

Head over to https://www.baytobreakers.com/volunteer to sign up.

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.

68°F
Predicted highs
58°F
Predicted lows
IconLight breeze possible, up to 7mph

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Capstone Races
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.

Bay to Breakers reviews (2)

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    Alexandra E2 reviews

    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.

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    John K9 reviews

    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!

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