FAQs

Following further discussions with the City and County of San Francisco surrounding the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the decision to reschedule Bay to Breakers to September 20, 2020. The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers is our utmost priority, and we are grateful to the City for their flexibility and assistance in selecting this new date to ensure this legacy event takes place for the 109th consecutive year. 

All existing 2020 Bay to Breakers registrations will be automatically transferred for the new date. No action is needed on your part.

Registration opened on Wednesday, October 30, 2019!

Bay to Breakers adheres to the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is noted on our registration application and when you register for our events you must agree to this policy. You may not give or sell your number to another individual – doing so could result in your disqualification as well as the runner using your race number. The entry fee for this year’s event will NOT transfer to next year’s event, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions.

However, if you are unable to attend this year’s event, you can defer your entry to next year’s race at BayToBreakers.com/Defer.

Following further discussions with the City and County of San Francisco surrounding the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the decision to reschedule Bay to Breakers to September 20, 2020. The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers is our utmost priority, and we are grateful to the City for their flexibility and assistance in selecting this new date to ensure this legacy event takes place for the 109th consecutive year. 

All existing 2020 Bay to Breakers registrations will automatically transferred for the new date. No action is needed on your part.

Refunds will not be offered. If you are unable to make the new date, you have the option to defer your 2020 registration to the 2021 race. Full details on this process can be found at BayToBreakers.com/Defer.

For full details, please visit BayToBreakers.com/Statement

The deadline for mailed race packets is August 4, 2020. Mail packets will be sent out approximately two weeks before the race.

Yes! You can make changes to your original order by logging in with your email at BayToBreakers.com/Change

Yes! You can make changes to your original order by logging in with your email at BayToBreakers.com/Change

 Runners will be able to pick up their packets at the 2020 Health & Wellness Expo!

Location
Pier 35 is located on The Embarcadero at Bay Street, along the northeast waterfront between The Ferry Building and Fisherman’s Wharf.

Pier 35
1454 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133

Dates and Times
Friday, September 18: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 19: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

There is no main parking lot for Pier 35, and we have recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through Spot Hero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.

To reserve your parking spot for the Health & Wellness Expo, visit the Pier 35 SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app.

There are additional parking structures at Pier 39 (Embarcadero & Beach St.) as well as the Northpoint Centre Shopping Center (Bay St. & Powell St.).

Yes, someone else can pick up your packet as long as they have a copy of your ID and order number.

The race bibs will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to race day! Runners must pick up their shirts during the Finish Line Festival at the customer service tent. Only the race bib will be sent in the mail.

Registration opened on October 30 and remain open online until Thursday, September 17. In-person late registration will be available at the Health & Wellness Expo September 18-19.

You can relax in top-of-the-line vehicles to comfortably get you around on race day shuttles for complete round-trip service from one of their three pick up locations around the Bay Area or utilize their express service back to the starting area or BART from the Finish Line Festival.

You will also be able to purchase Muni passes through the Bay to Breakers registration platform that will good for all of race day on all lines except cable car.

BART and Caltrans passes must be purchased through those respective agencies.

More info can be found here.

Bay to Breakers is proud to offer an exclusive discount to active military, veterans, first responders and their family members. Email us at info@baytobreakers.com with a picture of your ID to receive the discount code.

The 109th Bay to Breakers will start at 8am. We recommend getting to your corrals at least 45 minutes before your scheduled start time.

Seeded Division: 8:00 AM
Sub-Seeded Division: 8:02 AM
Corral A: 8:05 AM
Corral B: 8:10 AM
Corral C: 8:20 AM
Corral D: 8:30 AM
Corral E: 8:40 AM
Corral F: 8:45 AM
Corral G: 8:50 AM
Corral H: 8:55 AM

Please see map below:

Due to heightened security procedures, bags, backpacks and containers are banned from the Bay to Breakers race course, unless they are clear and are no larger than 8.5”x11”x4”. Participants will not be allowed to enter the starting area, race course or Finish Line Festival with any bag that does not conform to these rules. Any bag that does not conform to this rule will be searched, and the runner will be asked to leave the course. Participants will be able to purchase a bag that conforms to these rules at the Health & Wellness Expo on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19.

Running belts and fanny packs are allowed on the race course. As a general rule, anything that can be put over the shoulder (such as Camelbacks or hydration vests) are not allowed on the race course.

Absolutely not. All alcohol and other illicit substances will be removed from the race course immediately. The person with the item will be ejected from the event and is subject to arrest.

Please be aware a large number of city and park roads will be closure for the race. Please click HERE to reference all closures and times.

Note the only north-south crossover points are at the Embarcadero & Howard St in SOMA and Crossover Dr. in Golden Gate Park

Yes! One of the great traditions of Bay to Breakers is the expression of our runners through costumes!

However, Bay to Breakers has a no-tolerance policy for racist, inappropriate, unsafe or otherwise offensive costumes, or activity, of any kind. We work directly with the City of San Francisco, governing bodies and on-site police to ensure a safe and non-discriminatory environment for our participants and spectators. Bay to Breakers reserves the right to remove any persons in violation of this policy from the course during the event.

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Any person not properly displaying a properly authorized and issued bib will be directed to leave the course.

Children three and older must register for the race. Children two and under are free.

Strollers are not permitted on the race course. Based on USA Track and Field Competition Rules and the Bay to Breakers Rules of Competition, no baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will be permitted on the course.

Authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants are encouraged to participate! For more information on ADA access at the Finish Line Festival please contact info@baytobreakers.com.

Yes. For a full breakdown of the elite purse and information on the Hayes Hill Challenge, please visit this page.

Stay tuned for offerings from our official merchandise partners!

Only authorized course marshals are allowed to use bikes on the race course.

Service animals with valid credentials are allowed to participate. However, it is not recommended due to the large crowds, amplified sound and lively atmosphere.

Should you decide to run the race with a service animal, please email your information to suggestions@baytobreakers.com. Runners with service animals will be placed in the last corral behind individual runners for safety reasons.

Participants’ safety and security is our #1 priority. We will have police officers and security guards at the start line, on course and at the Finish Line Festival. If participants see any suspicious activity they are encouraged to report it to the nearest staff member.

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance  through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Bay to Breakers SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app.

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