the breakers
bonus
With the Breakers Bonus 3K addition, runners can now increase their run distance from a 12k to 15k!
THE PERKS OF BREAKERS BONUS
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 $15
an additional 3k along the great highway
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 $15. The Breakers Bonus can be added while registering for the race by selecting the “12K Individual + 3K Breakers Bonus” option on the main registration page.
Need to ADD the Breakers Bonus? If you already registered for the 12K and would like to add the 3K Breakers Bonus, visit your ACTIVE MyEvents account, find your entry, click “Purchase merchandise”, and add the “Breakers Bonus” to your registration!
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
All participants must pick-up their race packet at the Race Expo prior to race day (unless having paid for packet mailing or purchased a VIP entry).
Race Expo Hours & Location
Wednesday, May 15th
3:00pm – 7:30pm
Sports Basement Berkeley
Thursday, May 16th
3:00pm – 7:30pm
Sports Basement Berkeley
Friday, May 17th
3:00pm – 7:30pm
Sports Basement Presidio
Saturday, May 18th
10:00am – 5:00pm
Sports Basement Presidio
Participants can now purchase shuttle tickets!
Official event shuttle options are offered for both round-trip and post-race transfers. Click the link below to find theexpress pick-up locations being offered.
All tickets must be purchased online in advance to race Sunday. This is the fastest and most convenient way to get out of the finish line area. Avoid the lines, reserve your individual seat today and leave getting to/from the event to us.
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.
Breakers Bonus runners will add an additional 3K along The Great Highway that runs parallel to beautiful Ocean Beach.
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!
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.
Overall Awards Medals will be available for the top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers of the 12K and 15K. There will not be an award ceremony. Awards will be available for pickup beginning at approximately 11:00am.
Age groups award medals will be available for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers of each age group of the 12K.
Age groups can be found below: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
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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