2024 Bay to Breakers 12km: Training plans, distance, date, location, and more

Find out all you need to know about the Bay to Breakers 12km – including how to choose the best training plan to get race-ready and set a new personal best.

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About the event

Bay to Breakers is an iconic footrace in San Francisco, California, known for its vibrant display of costumes, festive atmosphere, and its celebration of the human spirit. Originating in 1912, it is one of the oldest consecutively run annual footraces in the world, taking participants from the northeastern edge of the downtown area near The Embarcadero (the "Bay" part of the title) to the western part of the city and the breakers of Ocean Beach. The 12k race (approximately 7.46 miles) is famous not just for its athletic challenge but also for its embodiment of San Francisco's eclectic and lively culture, with many runners and walkers wearing elaborate costumes or, in some cases, nothing at all. Bay to Breakers not only brings the community together but also attracts international participants, making it a distinctive event that captures the free-spirited, creative, and inclusive ethos of the city.

Date: 

Sun
May 19
2024

Location: 

San Francisco, United States

Distance

12.0km

Elevation profile: 

Moderate

Website: 

Link

Elevation gain: 

85

Number of participants: 

2300

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How to train for Bay to Breakers 12km: Bay to Breakers 12km training plans for every runner

To train for Bay to Breakers, you’ll need a personalized training plan and to build up your weekly mileage progressively.

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Having a plan will also help with accountability, meaning that you can focus purely on improving your running game.

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