99 Reasons to Register for Bay to Breakers 12K

  1. I want to be a part of San Francisco history.
  2. I want to be part of a 99-year-old tradition.
  3. I register to keep the race alive.
  4. To fulfill my New Year's resolution.
  5. I want to be a part of the largest footrace in California.
  6. To set a new personal best.
  7. To be able to say I crossed the City on foot in under two hours.
  8. It was a direct order from Darth Vader.
  9. I want to toe the line with world-class elite runners.
  10. Because I love it!
  11. To add to my Breakers T-shirt collection.
  12. I have yet to find another race like it.
  13. To finally beat my older sister.
  14. If I run fast enough, I'll get my name in the paper and be FAMOUS!
  15. Because thinking up a costume gets my creative juices flowing.
  16. Because ESPN said I should do it before I die.
  17. I want to race Tommy, the pink gorilla!
  18. I plan to celebrate the race's 99th year like its 1999.
  19. It's on my bucket list.
  20. I want to replace last year's official race photo with this year's.
  21. I want to celebrate the city of San Francisco and its unique residents.
  22. It's an opportunity to leave my coworkers in the dust.
  23. I want to replace my two-year-old son's dinner bib with a running bib.
  24. I want to be a part of the world's 7th longest consecutively run road race.
  25. To show off that I still fit in my 1980's Breakers T-shirt.
  26. I want to cheer on the elite women in the ‘battle of the sexes' equalizer.
  27. I'm going to moonwalk the race course in honor of Michael Jackson.
  28. The island told me to.
  29. To be attached at the hip (literally) while running with my best friends.
  30. It's a family tradition.
  31. I want to support local organizations.
  32. To show my true colors.
  33. To get the chance to run in the same race as future Olympians.
  34. To do something I thought I'd never be able to do.
  35. I want to spend a weekend in one of the best cities in the US.
  36. I think Halloween once a year just isn't enough.
  37. I want to meet strangers and make new friends.
  38. Because someone dared me to.
  39. To have a story for Show-and-Tell.
  40. I wouldn't want to miss the epic battle between pirates and Vikings.
  41. To get in touch with my inner rockstar.
  42. So I can finally find Waldo.
  43. To get in touch with my inner child.
  44. It's the perfect place to try out my most aerodynamic running outfit.
  45. I want to feel like a salmon swimming upstream.
  46. Because I believe walking around my office does not constitute exercise.
  47. I'm running the San Francisco Marathon in July and 12k is great training.
  48. It's an opportunity for me to get away from technology for a morning.
  49. To break in my new running shoes.
  50. I love the people watching.
  51. I get to take the most hilarious pictures against the most beautiful backdrop.
  52. I want to be a human centipede.
  53. I want to celebrate diversity.
  54. Because I think Bay to Breakers is truly American.
  55. To celebrate pop culture.
  56. I get to be Princess Tiana for a day.
  57. It's the perfect excuse to tie dye my husband's horrible new shirt.
  58. I want to dance with Greenman.
  59. I'm going to represent Nevada.
  60. I want to prove Elvis lives.
  61. I plan to challenge a rival knight to a dual along the course.
  62. I'm trying to beat back diabetes.
  63. Because I'm never too old to play with bubbles.
  64. It's how my mom and I celebrate Mother's Day.
  65. It's a great excuse for my Dad, brother and I to spend the day together.
  66. Because running on a treadmill just doesn't cut it for me.
  67. It's one of the few times when I can wear a cape in public and not be judged.
  68. I'm going to conquer Hayes Street Hill.
  69. Watching the Olympics inspired me to compete.
  70. To earn myself a full body massage.
  71. I think the sound of thousands of running feet is beautiful.
  72. To strengthen my cardiovascular system.
  73. Forrest Gump loves running so why shouldn't I?
  74. I want to show my New Yorker friends where real runners live and play.
  75. I think there's no better way to kick off a weekend in the wine country.
  76. Because I refuse to eat my veggies.
  77. The words "can't" and "won't" aren't in my vocabulary.
  78. Because I am a warrior.
  79. I want to feel the rhythm of the drums and beat.
  80. I'm looking forward to getting doused by the fireman at Station #1.
  81. To find my long lost true love.
  82. Because Bay to Breakers is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
  83. I would never miss an opportunity to wear short shorts.
  84. Because I think wings are not only stylish but FUN.
  85. Because I was inspired as a spectator last year.
  86. Every year my friends fly out from Washington and walk it with me.
  87. Because everyone I know except me has run it, and it's high time I did!
  88. I want to wave to the buffalo.
  89. After the race is the only time I ever feeling like jumping in the freezing Pacific.
  90. I want to be the first person in my family to cross the finish line.
  91. To save the world.
  92. The finish line rush is second to none.
  93. I find the elderly runners so inspiring.
  94. I get great costume ideas for next year.
  95. To set an example for my kids.
  96. It allows me to go for that second helping at brunch.
  97. I'm excited about getting my time texted to me!
  98. To justify my time spent in the beer garden post-race.
  99. To prepare myself for the 100th anniversary in 2011!

    And ...

  100. To find reason #100.