History
At 5:13am on April 18, 1906, a devastating earthquake destined to become one of history's most notorious natural disasters rocked San Francisco. But San Franciscans, displaying their typical fortitude, immediately began rebuilding the city and lifting civic morale. One of those events, the Cross City Race - better known today as Bay to Breakers - was first held on January 1, 1912. Since then, Bay to Breakers has prevailed as a testament to San Francisco's uniqueness and audacity. Each year the race is a glorious celebration of the human spirit - a giant wave of athleticism, fun, frivolity, and determination flowing across the City from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Bay to Breakers is one of the largest footraces in the world with 40,000 + participants and 100,000 + spectators annually. As the race grew in size it even set a Guinness Book world-record, with 110,000 participants in 1986. In the true spirit of San Francisco the race is a celebration for everyone.