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Bay to Breakers Setup: Saturday, May 16, 2026

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Saturday, 6:30 p.m. through the end of service

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Event Summary

Beginning on Saturday, May 16, street closures will begin for the annual Bay to Breakers footrace that takes place on Sunday, May 17. Event-related street closures and Muni reroutes will begin near Howard, Steuart, and Spear streets on the evening of May 16. Full details below.

Note: For information on the larger impacts to streets and Muni service during race day, please visit the Bay to Breakers Race Day Travel & Transit Update page.

Event Service Map

Map of 12 Folsom/Pacific reroute around downtown Bay to Breakers set-up

Starting Line Area Street Closures

The following streets will be closed from starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday to Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m.

  • Howard between Embarcadero and Beale
  • Main between Mission and Folsom
  • Spear between Mission and Folsom
  • Steuart southeast of Mission

Muni Service Changes

The 12 Folsom/Pacific Route will be temporary rerouted until the end of service Saturday, while the 5 Fulton may experience minor delays in the downtown area.

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Temporary Service Changes during Bay to Breakers Set-up
Route & Direction Duration Service Change Summary Missed Stops Alternate Stops
12 Folsom/Pacific
Inbound to Nob Hill
6:30 to 10 p.m. From Folsom & Fremont via Fremont, Mission, Main to regular route
12 Folsom/Pacific
Outbound to The Mission
6:30 to 10 p.m. From Spear & Mission via Mission, Beale, Folsom to regular route
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