Bay to Breakers: Sunday, May 21, 2023
Event Summary
The annual Bay to Breakers race will take place this Sunday, May 21. This footrace has been run for more consecutive years over a given course and length than any other footrace in the world.
Streets will be closed and Muni will reroute service along the race route. After the race, Muni will provide express service back to the downtown area.
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Street Closures
The race starting line is at Main and Howard streets with the course proceeding along Howard to Ninth Street, heading north across Market Street to along Hayes to Divisadero, proceeding along Divisadero to Fell to Golden Gate Park, then along JFK Drive all the way to the finish line in the Ocean Beach parking lot on the Great Highway.
Streets will be closed in the following areas at the times indicated:
Starting Line Area
Street closures beginning Saturday, May 20 from 7 p.m. until Sunday, May 21 at 11 a.m.
- Howard between Embarcadero and Beale
- Steuart south of Mission
- Spear between Mission and Folsom
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Intersection closures at Howard:
- Steuart
- Spear
- Main
Street closures beginning Saturday, May 20 from 7 p.m. until Sunday at 5 p.m.
- Main between Mission and Folsom
Race Route
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Beale between Mission and Folsom
- Fremont between Mission and Folsom
- First St. between Market and Folsom (Muni allowed from Market to Mission)
- Second St. between Mission and Folsom
- New Montgomery between Mission and Howard
- Howard between Beale and Third St
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Intersection closures at Howard:
- Beale
- Fremont
- First
- Second
- New Montgomery
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Mission between Fremont and Steuart (Muni allowed)
- Beale between Market and Mission
- Spear between Market and Mission
- Market between Drumm and Steuart
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Howard between Third and Ninth streets
- Ninth St. between Howard and Market
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Hayes between Market and Divisiadero
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Steiner between Grove and Hayes
- Scott between Grove and Hayes
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Divisadero between Grove and Oak
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Fell between Divisadero and Stanyan
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Baker between Oak and Fell
Street closures on Sunday, May 21 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cabrillo between 46th Ave. & La Playa
- Balboa between 46th Ave. & Great Highway
- Point Lobos between 48th Ave. & Great Highway
Finish Line Festival Area
Street closures on Saturday, May 20 from 9 p.m. until Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m.
- La Playa between Cabrillo and Fulton
- Fulton, westbound, between Great Highway and 46th
- Fulton, eastbound, between Great Highway and 48th
- Lincoln Way between Great Highway and La Playa
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Intersection closures at Lincoln Way:
- Lower Great Highway
- La Playa
Street closures on Saturday, May 20 from 9 p.m. to Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m.
- Great Highway between Sloat and JFK
- Multiple entrances to Golden Gate Park for the race period
Muni Service Changes
Summary of Service Impacts
The event will cause major reroutes and delays Sunday morning. If you're not participating in the race as a runner or spectator, you are encouraged to avoid areas affected by the Bay to Breakers.
Lines and routes that operate parallel to the course
- The N Judah, 5, 28, 29 and 31 will likely experience crowding and delays.
- There will be added service to and from the race on the 5X, 5R, 28 and N Judah.
- There will be added morning N Judah Metro service east of 19th Avenue.
Routes that cross the course
- The 14, 14R, 19, 22, 24, 27, 33, and 43 will be divided into two sections, with no service between sections.
- You will have to walk to get from one side of the race to the other, or take an alternate route.
- The 8 and 12 will reroute around the course via The Embarcadero.
- The 30 and 45 will not serve South of Market.
- Use the Central Subway (T Third Street Metro service), 8 or 12 routes to access SoMa and Caltrain.
- The 49 will not serve south of Van Ness & McAllister OR north of Van Ness & Market.
- You will have to walk to get from one side of the race to the other, or take an alternate route.
- You can cross the park on the 18, 28, 29, or 44 routes. Expect delays due to heavy ridership and traffic.
Market and Mission Street routes and lines
- The Muni Metro Subway will open at 8 a.m.
- Some routes on Market and Mission -- 6, 7, 9, 14, 49, K-L-M Owls -- will only go to Market, 10th or 11th Street.
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BART will provide extra service before the event to get participants to Embarcadero Station by 7 a.m. Full details are available on their website.
- Adult "A" Pass holders may use regular BART service between Market Street stations and Mission District stations to cross the course for no charge.
- All others may use BART to cross the course at their regular BART fare.
- Caltrain will provide two special, limited-stop pre-race trains to San Francisco. Full details are available on their website.
Muni Reroutes
You are strongly encouraged to call the San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center before race day for personalized trip assistance. The following is general information that may help if you are unable to reach the Transit Information Center, and may not be the most efficient for your particular trip. Expect crowding and allow a lot of extra time for your trip.
Note: Be sure to receive real-time Muni service alerts via email or text by signing up through our Email and Text Subscriptions page.
Route & Direction | Times | Service Details | Missed Stops | Alternate Stop Locations |
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F Market & Wharves from Fisherman's Wharf (to Ferry Plaza) |
Start of Service until 10:30 a.m. |
Streetcars will operate in both directions between Jones St & Beach St and Don Chee Way & Steuart St. There will be no F Line service on Market between Steuart and Van Ness. After 6 a.m., use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
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Muni Metro, westbound: |
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F Market & Wharves from The Castro (to Market/11th St.) |
Start of Service until 10:30 a.m. |
Streetcars will operate in both directions between 17th St & Castro St and Market St & South Van Ness Ave. There will be no F Line service on Market between Van Ness and Steuart. After 6 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
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Muni Metro, eastbound: |
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K Ingleside Bus Early Morning |
5 a.m. to 8 a.m. |
After 8 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
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N Judah Bus Early Morning |
5 a.m. to 8 a.m. |
After 8 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
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T Third Street Bus Early Morning |
5 a.m. to 8 a.m. |
After 8 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
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5 Fulton |
Start of Service until 2 p.m. |
No reroutes, but some delays and crowding are possible |
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5R Fulton Rapid | Start of Service until 8 a.m. |
Inbound Rapid route will service all regular 5R stops from Fulton & 47th to downtown |
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5X Fulton Express | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Inbound 5X route will be from Fulton & 47th via Fulton, Masonic, Golden Gate Ave., Hyde to the drop-off location between Hyde and Grove. |
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6 Haight/Parnassus to Downtown |
6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Switchback from Inbound to Outbound service at Market & 10th via 10th, Mission, 11th, Market to regular Outbound route. There will be no 6 Haight/Parnassus service east of Market & Van Ness. Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
Muni Metro, eastbound: |
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7 Haight/Noriega Reroute (Outer Sunset) |
6 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Reroute will be from 22nd Ave. & Judah St. via Judah, Funston, Lincoln Way to regular route. | ||
7 Haight/Noriega Reroute (Outer Sunset) |
6 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Regular route from the Temporary Terminal on 11th St. between Mission and Market, to Lincoln Way & Funston, then reroute via Funston, Judah, 23rd back to regular route. | ||
7 Haight/Noriega Switchback |
6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Route divided into two sections:
Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
Toward Downtown: Toward Ocean Beach: |
Toward Downtown: Muni Metro, eastbound: Toward Ocean Beach: |
8 Bayshore | 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Toward Fisherman's Wharf:
Toward City College: |
Toward Fisherman's Wharf: Toward City College: |
Toward Fisherman's Wharf: Toward City College: |
9 San Bruno |
6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Route divided into two sections:
Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
Toward Downtown: Toward Visitacion Valley:
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Toward Downtown: Muni Metro, eastbound: Toward Visitacion Valley: |
12 Folsom/Pacific | Start of Service. until 5 p.m. |
Toward Nob Hill:
Toward The Mission: |
Toward Nob Hill:
Toward The Mission: |
Toward Nob Hill: Toward The Mission: |
14 Mission and |
6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Route divided into two sections:
Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. Use BART from 16th Street/Mission Station to any Market Street station. BART fares apply. |
14 Mission toward Downtown: 14R Mission Rapid Toward Downtown:
14 Mission toward Daly City: 14R Mission Rapid toward Daly City BART: |
Toward Downtown: Toward Daly City: |
15X Bayview Hunters Point Express | Start of Service until 10:45 a.m. |
Toward Downtown:
Toward Bayview and Hunters Point: |
Toward Downtown: Toward Bayview and Hunters Point: |
Toward Downtown:
Toward Bayview and Hunters Point:
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18 46th Avenue | Start of Service until 4 p.m. |
Toward Outer Richmond:
Toward Stonestown: Reroute will begin after La Playa & Fulton via Fulton, 25th Ave., Crossover Drive, 19th, Judah, 46th to regular route. |
Toward Outer Richmond:
Toward Stonestown: |
Toward Outer Richmond: Toward Stonestown: |
19 Polk | 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Route divided into two sections:
No service between Folsom and Mission
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Toward Fisherman's Wharf: Toward Hunters Point: |
Toward Fisherman's Wharf: Toward Hunters Point: |
21 Hayes | Start of Service until 12:30 p.m. |
There will be no 21 Hayes service in both directions. |
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Toward Downtown:
Toward Fulton & 8th: OR Board at 5 Fulton stops between:
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22 Fillmore | 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
No inbound service between Haight and McAllister Outbound service only between McAllister and Oak
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Toward The Marina: Toward Mission Bay/UCSF: |
Toward The Marina: Toward Mission Bay/UCSF: |
24 Divisadero | 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
No service between Haight and McAllister
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Toward Pacific Heights: Toward Bayview: |
Toward Pacific Heights: Toward Bayview: |
27 Bryant | 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
No service between Harrison and Mission
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Toward Russian Hill: Toward The Mission: |
Toward Russian Hill: Toward The Mission: |
30 Stockton |
7 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Toward Caltrain: No service south of Market. To get to Caltrain:
Toward The Marina: No service south of Market. To get from Caltrain:
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Toward Caltrain: Toward The Marina: |
Toward SoMa & Caltrain (via the Central Subway):
Toward The Marina: Board the northbound 30 Stockton: OR Board the T Third Line: Transfer from the T Third Line at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station to the 30 Stockton: |
33 Ashbury/18th | 6 a.m. until 1:40 p.m. |
No service between Haight and Fulton
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Toward The Richmond: Toward SFGH: |
Toward The Richmond: Toward SFGH: |
43 Masonic | 6 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
No service between Hayes and Oak
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Toward Fort Mason: Toward Munich & Geneva: |
Toward Fort Mason: Toward Munich & Geneva: |
44 O'Shaughnessy | Start of service to 12 p.m. |
Toward The Richmond: Reroute will be from 9th & Irving via Irving, 19th, Crossover Drive, Park Presidio, Fulton, 8th to regular route. No stops in Golden Gate Park
Toward Hunters Point: No stops in Golden Gate Park
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Toward The Richmond: Toward Hunters Point: |
Toward The Richmond: Toward Hunters Point: |
45 Union/Stockton |
7 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
Toward Caltrain: No service south of Market To get to Caltrain:
Toward The Marina: No service south of Market To get from Caltrain:
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Toward Caltrain:
Toward The Marina: |
Toward SoMa & Caltrain (via the Central Subway):
Toward The Marina: Board the northbound 45 Union/Stockton: OR Board the T Third Line: Transfer from the T Third Line at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station to the 45 Union/Stockton: |
49 Van Ness/Mission | 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. |
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Toward Fort Mason:
Toward City College:
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Toward Fort Mason: Toward City College: |
Muni Express and Extra Service
- Before the race
- The 5R Fulton Rapid will operate to Downtown
- After the race
- The 5X Fulton Express will operate from the finish line area to Civic Center BART.
Get Assistance
Areas around the beginning and end of the race will be a mad rush of activity. We're here to help keep you sane.
- The San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center is open 24 hours a day.
- We will have SFMTA staff pre-race in the Ferry Building vicinity who can direct you to stops and transfer points. Look for us in bright orange or yellow vests.
- We will also have SFMTA staff after the race in the vicinity of Fulton & 47th. We'll still be wearing those bright vests.
Maps of Reroutes
These maps show where Muni lines and routes will be rerouted while the streets are closed for the race.
Downtown Area
- Reroutes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 14R, 15, 19, 27, 30, 31, 45, 49, N Bus, and T Bus
Panhandle Area
- Reroutes: 7, 22, 24, 33, 43, L Bus
Golden Gate Park
- Reroutes: 5, 7, 18, 33, 43, 44