Bay to Breakers
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Bay to Breakers 2026
Bay to Breakers is a road running event in San Francisco scheduled for May 17, 2026. The event has been held since 1912 and is described as a historic fun run through the streets of the city. The race is known for costumed participants and large spectator crowds along the course.
Distances and event formats:
- 12K
- 15K Breakers Bonus
- Centipede
Race services and weekend elements include a finisher's medal, an event t-shirt, a finish line festival, water and aid stations along the course, and chip-timed results. A VIP add-on is offered as an optional upgrade; the listed VIP package includes access to a VIP area, a pre-race meal, a post-race meal and beverage, and gear check, and the add-on price shown is $109.
Related race weekend activities listed by the organizer include a shakeout run in Stonestown and a runners night at Oracle Park in the days before the main event. Event materials and resources noted on the event pages cover packet pickup and a race expo, travel and parking information, race results, and race photos. The organizer states that registration fees are non refundable and that events may be cancelled for emergency reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
