Here are some facts about Bay to Breakers you can share along the course this year, whether you’re racing up Heartbreak Hill or cheering at the finish line on the Great Highway.

The countdown to Bay to Breakers is on and if you are planning on running or walking the 7.45 miles that make up the route, the last thing on your mind is how to get to the race. Our advice—book a nearby hotel.

Come samba in the streets of San Francisco, run with the locals at Bay to Breakers and enjoy music in the meadows in the merry month of May.

As the ubiquitous mascot for the Bay to Breakers, Ape Hashbury has a unique perspective on San Francisco.

A time-honored tradition happens every third Sunday of May in San Francisco. It’s called Bay to Breakers, the oldest consecutively run annual footrace in the world and a tradition that people from far and wide come to the city to participate in. Here’s the guide to make sure you’re prepared to have fun running 12 kilometers from bay to breaker.