Bay to Breakers 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
Howard & Main (SoMa) | Howard St. and Main St., San Francisco, CA
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This historic 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.
113th Annual Bay to Breakers
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 8 am to 1:00 pm
From Howard & Main to the Great Highway
– First wave takes off at 8 am
– Last wave takes off at 8:45 am2026 course map not released yet. Here’s from 2025:
COURSE MAP 2025
2026 RACE REGISTRATION
Most people try to just join the course mid-way and run for free, but if you want to be “official” here’s how to do it.Tickets start at:
– 12K Individual Runner: $94.15
– 12K Individual + 3K Breakers Bonus – $105.05
– 12K Virtual Runner: $94.15
– 12K Centipede Team: $900.75 (13-15 members)*price includes processing fees
2026 “PRE-FESTIVAL” RACE EXPO FOR PACKET PICKUP
All Bay to Breakers participants are required to pick up their race bib at the Race Expo, unless you have paid for packet mailing or purchased a VIP entry.
Bay to Breakers Expo at Sports Basement Stonestown
Stonestown Galleria, 3251 20th Avenue Suite 390, San Francisco
- Thursday, May 14 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, May 15 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
RACE START 2026
Date: Sunday, May 17
Start Time: The first wave will take off at 8:00am and last wave at 8:45am
Location: intersection of Howard St. & Main St. in downtown San Francisco.FINISH FESTIVAL 2026
Date: Sunday, May 17th
Time: 8:00am — 1:00pm
Location: 1000 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 94121Enjoy live music, participants can show their race bib in the Beer Garden and enjoy a complimentary Michelob ULTRA or ULTRA Zero.
IS ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE?
Here’s the official line: “All alcohol and other illicit substances will be removed from the race course immediately when identified. The person with the item will be ejected from the event and is subject to arrest.2026 AID STATIONS
Howard & 4th
Scott & Hayes
Fell & Baker*
JFK & Nancy Pelosi
JFK & 8th Ave
JFK & Transverse Dr.
JFK & Spreckels Lake
JFK & Chain of Lakes
Great Hwy & Noriega
Finish Line** Water and restrooms will be provided at all aid stations:
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
