SAN FRANCISCO – Thousands of runners, walkers, and partygoers filled San Francisco’s streets Sunday for Bay to Breakers – the city’s legendary 7.5-mile race known for its wild costumes and festive spirit.
The Brief
- Roughly 25,000 runners participated in Bay to Breakers 2025.
- The course spans from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach.
From jellyfish and tacos to sharks and Pokémon hats, participants showed their creativity along the route from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach. The race has been one of San Francisco’s most beloved and bizarre traditions for more than 100 years.
“It’s Sunday – here we are, it’s the Lord’s day,” said Nico Beardslee of San Francisco, dressed as the Pope. “It’s perfect timing… good way to celebrate.”
A parade of personality
The race began downtown at Howard and Main Streets and snaked through SoMa, over the Hayes Street Hill, and through Golden Gate Park before ending at the Great Highway.…