BAY to
breakers
12k
Bay to Breakers starts in the Embarcadero neighborhood by the San Francisco Bay, and takes you through nine of the city’s most notable neighborhoods—all the way to the Great Highway, where the breakers crash into Ocean Beach.
Among other sights, you’ll race through Panhandle Park at the northern boundary of the Haight Ashbury—the birthplace of the Deadhead—and cut through Golden Gate Park.
Pro tip: watch out for the bison!
A celebration of life, laughter, & the personality of San Francisco
Bay to Breakers is a celebration of life, laughter, and the personality of San Francisco.
Join bumblebees, brides, unicorns, runners wearing only running watches, and probably at least one Spider-Man in this world-renowned race-slash-party.
12k RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Start Line: Main Street & Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Finish Line: Ocean Beach Parking Lot, Great Highway (Between JFK Drive & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA 94122
Embarcadero Plaza
Market Street and The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
Friday, May 19th
12pm – 7pm
Saturday, May 20th
11am – 6pm
The Bay to Breakers 12K race runs west through the city and finishes at the Great Highway along the Pacific Coast’s Ocean Beach. Participants run up the iconic Hayes Street Hill, along the Panhandle and through Golden Gate Park, while the city of San Francisco cheers them on.
You will be assigned a corral zone based on your estimated finish time and distance/category you are registered for…take a look at the Corral Map to find you way, on race day!
The United Airlines Hayes Hill Challenge starts just after mile 2 and is a ½ mile hill section of the course. The fastest participant in each of the 3 race categories will win 2 round trip coach flights to anywhere United Airlines flies. Awards will be presented at the finish line ceremonies. Terms and conditions apply.
All runners will be provided with race bibs with timing chips attached to the back. It is very important that the race number be worn on the front of your shirt to ensure that it works properly. In accordance with USATF Rules, overall awards will be determined by gun time while age group awards will be determined by your chip time.
The course will close on race day at 12:30 PM at the intersection of JFK and Chain of Lakes in Golden Gate Park. Participants who have not passed this intersection by 12:30 PM will not have the opportunity to cross the Finish Line. The Finish Line closes promptly at 1:00 PM as stipulated by the race’s road closure.
Specific course entertainment will be announced closer to the race.
Units will be plentiful and available at the start line, finish line, and throughout the course.
There will be medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe!
- Hayes & Polk
- Fell & Baker
- JFK & E. Stow Lake
- Great Hwy & Noriega
- Howard & 4th
- Scott & Hayes
- Fell & Baker*
- JFK & Nancy Pelosi
- JFK & 8th Ave
- JFK & Transverse Dr.
- JFK & Spreckels Lake
- JFK & Chain of Lakes
- Great Hwy & Noriega
- Finish Line*
* Indicate that is station is also a sobering center.
WHAT'S
INCLUDED?
- Finisher's Medal
- Event t-shirt
- Finish line festival
- Water/Aid stations
- Chip-timed results
VIP Perks
(Available for purchase)
- VIP area
- Pre-race meal
- Post-race meal & complimentary beverage
- Gear check
The VIP add-on is available for both child (14 or younger) and adult (15+) participants. You can add VIP to your registration when filling out the registration form. If you are already registered add-on via your confirmation email booking link or log into your Let’s Do This account.
why people love
It’s a not running race, but a festival!
"This is one of the funnest race in the world. It’s a not running race, but a festival. So, you can run, walk, and drink! I highly recommend you if you want to have a fun during running. You’ll be sure to want to join the race again!"
the pure joy of a 12K long party
"This race is more about the journey than the finish line. It’s people watching, crazy costumes, and the pure joy of a 12K long party! Highly recommended for the experience and memories!"
a great time start to finish
"By far this has been my favorite race I’ve done! Bay to Breakers has it all. The runners are there to party and have a great time start to finish. The shirt is great, the medals are fantastic. Hayes hill is no joke. But the crowds along the course cheered everyone on. It was so much fun. Well organized, fun course. This race is a must!"
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