California · 12K (also a 15K option)
Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers is a 12K (also a 15K option) event held in San Francisco, California. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 30,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Field size
- ~30,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Distances
- 12K (also a 15K option)
- Field size
- About 30,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (notable Hayes Street Hill climb)
- Registration
- active.com
- Official website
- baytobreakers.com
About the Bay to Breakers
San Francisco's legendary 12K from the bay to the Pacific breakers, famous for tens of thousands of costumed runners and a party atmosphere. It is one of the largest and oldest road races in the United States.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the world's oldest consecutively run footraces (since 1912); once held the Guinness record as the world's largest footrace; iconic costumed, festival-style event
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Bay to Breakers: common questions
- When is the Bay to Breakers?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bay to Breakers held?
- In San Francisco, California.
- What distances does the Bay to Breakers offer?
- 12K (also a 15K option).
- How many people run the Bay to Breakers?
- About 30,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bay to Breakers?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at active.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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