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the breakers
bonus
With the Breakers Bonus 3K addition, runners can now increase their run distance from a 12k to 15k!
THE PERKS OF BREAKER BONUS
THE PERKS
- An extra 3k to your run
- An exclusive bonus medal
- A drink ticket for one beer at the Finish Line Festival beer garden
Bonus runners are treated to an additional 3k along The Great Highway that runs parallel to our beautiful Ocean Beach.
If you are up for the challenge, you can add the Breakers Bonus to your registration for an additional $24.99!
an additional 3k along the great highway
Bonus runners are treated to an additional 3k along The Great Highway that runs parallel to our beautiful Ocean Beach.
If you are up for the challenge, you can add the Breakers Bonus to your registration for an additional $24.99!
Embarcadero Plaza
Market Street and The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
Friday, May 19th
12pm – 7pm
Saturday, May 20th
11am – 6pm
15k RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
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
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.
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.
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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