2026 Bay to Breakers

🎉 Event Overview

This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco is over 100 years in the making.

It’s a race made for everyone, so dress up, bring your friends and be cheered on every step of the way by SF’s finest crowds. Pushing boundaries and breaking records since 1912 – it’s your turn to join the party.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

• Start Location: Bay to Breakers starts in the Embarcadero neighborhood by the San Francisco Bay.
• Distance: 12K
• Finish Line: Great Highway, where the breakers crash into Ocean Beach.
• Sights: Race through Panhandle Park, Golden Gate Park, and the iconic neighborhoods of San Francisco.

🕊️ Celebration of Life and Laughter

• Vibe: Bay to Breakers is a celebration of life, laughter, and the personality of San Francisco.
• Costumes: Join bumblebees, brides, unicorns, and runners wearing only running watches.
• Special Guests: You might see at least one Spider-Man!
• Party Atmosphere: This is not just a race: it's a world-renowned race-slash-party.

🏃‍♂️ Race Route

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.

🔗 Registration

For more information and to register, please visit the event page: Bay to Breakers Registration.