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Major San Francisco Event Sunday 2024 Bay to Breakers
MEDIA ADVISORY
Major San Francisco Event Sunday 2024 Bay to Breakers
Some 20,000 participants, many in costumes, are expected to take part in Bay Area’s most historic and beloved events on Sunday; Residents are advised to plan and expect delays; alternate routes are available; more information at www.BaytoBreakers.com.
What: | The 113th running of the iconic Bay to Breakers road race returns this weekend. City of San Francisco residents and visitors can expect road closures and delays on Sunday from the waterfront from the San Francisco Bay in downtown all the way to Ocean Beach. The streets will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all course support materials have been removed. |
When: | Sunday, May 19 6:00 am – Citywide Road Closures begin 8:00 am – Official Race Start Time 2:00 pm – Majority of Course Reopens |
Where: | Start: Main and Howard St. Finish: 21291 Pacific Coast Highway San Francisco, California |
More: | Bay to Breakers features a challenging USA Track and Field-certified 12-K (7.46 miles) course. Starting at the base of the San Francisco Bay, the course rises steeply along the City’s famous Hayes Street Hill. Around the 2.5-mile mark runners climb an 11.15 percent grade between Fillmore and Steiner streets, bringing them to the highest point in the race, approximately 215 feet above sea level. The remainder of the course gradually flows alongside the Panhandle and through Golden Gate Park and ends at the Pacific Ocean. |
Contact: | David Perry, 415-676-7007 news@davidperry.com |