Bay to Breakers
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Event
Bay to Breakers is a historic city road race held on May 17, 2026, in San Francisco. The event is organized by Motiv Sports US and is described as a long-running fun run that began in 1912. The listed event location is Howard St & Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Course and distances
The route starts in the Embarcadero neighborhood, runs west through the city, passes Hayes Street Hill and the Panhandle, goes through Golden Gate Park, and finishes at the Great Highway along Ocean Beach.
Available distances:
- 12K
- 15K (12K + 3K Breakers Bonus)
- Centipede team entry (team format also offered)
- Virtual 12K
Included services and VIP
Standard participant items include a finisher's medal, event t-shirt, finish line festival access, water and aid stations, and chip-timed results. A VIP add-on is listed with features such as a VIP area, pre-race meal, post-race meal and beverage, and gear check; the VIP add-on price is stated as $109.
Registration and policies
Ticket categories in the listing show prices (for example, $65 and $75 for several 12K options and $725 for Centipede creation). The event refund policy states that all registration fees are non-refundable and that event management or city officials may cancel events for emergency reasons, in which case refunds cannot be provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
