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Bay to Breakers: May 19, 2019

The 2019 Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers race will take place on Sunday, May 19. 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 starts on Howard from Steuart to 9th Street., runs along Hayes from Market to Divisadero, on Fell from Divisadero to the Golden Gate Park, and on JFK Drive all the way to the Great Highway. The official course map is availble on the Bay to Breakers website. Streets will be closed in the following areas at the times indicated:

Starting Line Area

Closures from Saturday at 7 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.

  • Main: between Mission and Folsom
  • Howard: between Embarcadero and Beale
  • Steuart: east of Mission
  • ​Spear: between Mission and Folsom

Race Route

Closures on Sunday from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

  • Howard: between Beale and 3rd St
  • Beale: between Mission and Folsom
  • Fremont: between Mission and Folsom
  • 1st St: between Market and Folsom (Muni allowed from Market to Mission)
  • 2nd St: between Mission and Folsom
  • New Montgomery: between Mission and Howard
  • Hawthorne: between Howard and Folsom

Closures on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  • ​Steiner: between Grove and Hayes
  • Baker: between Oak and Fell

Closures on Sunday from 5 am to 1 p.m.

  • Divisadero: between Grove and Oak

Closures on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    • Cabrillo: between 48th & La Playa
    • Balboa: between 48th & Great Highway
    • Pt. Lobos: between 48th & Great Highway 

    Closures on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

    • Howard: between 3rd & 9th
    • 9th: between Howard & Market

    Closures on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    • Hayes: between Market and Divisadero

    Closures on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    • Fell: between Divisadero & Stanyan

    Closures on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    • Great Highway: between Balboa & Pt. Lobos

    Finish Line Festival Area

    Closures from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 4 p.m.

    • Lincoln: westbound, between Great Highway and 48th
    • Lincoln: eastbound, between Great Highway and La Playa
    • Fulton: westbound, between Great Highway and 47th
    • Fulton: eastbound, between Great Highway and 48th
    • La Playa: between Cabrillo and Fulton

    Closures from Saturday at 9 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.

    • Great Highway: between Sloat and JFK
    • Multiple entrances to Golden Gate Park for the race period

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    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, 5, 7, 31, 38 and N Owl and will experience crowding and delays.
    • There will be added service to and from the race on the 5X, 5R and NX.
    • There will be added morning N Line Metro service east of 19th Avenue.

    Routes that cross the course

    • The 19, 22, 24, 27, 33, 43, and 47 will be divided into 2 sections, with no sevice 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, 10, and 12 will reroute around the course via The Embarcadero. 
    • The 30 and 45 will not serve south of Market. Use the 8, 10, or 12 routes to access SoMa.
    • The 49 will not serve north of Mission and South Van Ness. You will have to walk to get from one side of the race to the other, or else take alternate routings, to reach the 47 for Van Ness service.
    • You can cross the park on the 18, 28, 29, or 44 routes. Expect delays due to heavy ridership and traffic.

    Routes that normally go to the Ferry Building

    • The 21 will not operate until Hayes street is clear of the race. Use the 5 instead.
    • The 31 will only go to the Temporary Transbay Terminal. The 21 will also reroute over most of its route.

    Market and Mission Street routes and lines

    • The Muni Metro Subway will open at 6 a.m.
      • Shuttles will run from West Portal to Embarcadero
      • Regular Muni Metro service will begin at 8 a.m.
    • BART will open at 6 a.m.
      • Adult "A" Pass holders may use BART 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.
    • 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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      Muni Reroutes

      You are strongly encourages 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.

      Temporary Service Changes by Route/Line
      Route/Line Times Service Details
      E Embarcadero Start of Service until 11 a.m. No service until 11 a.m.
      F Market & Wharves Start of Service until 11 a.m.

      No service between Van Ness and Embarcadero.
      After 6 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      Trains will only serve The Embarcadero. Buses will operate on Market west of Van Ness.
      K L M Bus
      Early Morning      		 Start of Service until 8 a.m.

      No service east of Van Ness.
      After 6 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      N Bus
      Early Morning      		 Start of Service until 8 a.m. Inbound reroute will be along Folsom, between 10th St and The Embarcadero.
      Outbound reroute will be along 3rd St, Harrison and 11th St.
      After 6 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      T Bus
      Early Morning      		 Start of Service until 8 a.m. Inbound reroute will be along Folsom, between 10th St and The Embarcadero.
      Outbound reroute will be along 3rd St, Harrison and 11th St.
      After 6 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      2 Sutter/Clement 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

      Switchback will begin at Kearny and follow the 3 Jackson route.
      The stop nearest to Market Street is Sutter & Sansome.

      5 Fulton

      		 Start of Service until 2 p.m.

      Switchback will begin at Larkin.
      The stop nearest Market Street is McAllister & Jones.
      There will be added Express inbound service.
      If you want local stops, be sure to board a local bus.

      6 Haight/Parnassus

      		 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

      Switchback will begin at Laguna.
      The stop nearest to Market Street is Haight & Gough.
      Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      7 Haight/Noriega
             		 Start of Service to 10:45 a.m.

      Reroute will be along Judah and Funston in both directions.
      Switchback will begin at 10th St.
      The stop nearest to Downtown is Market & Van Ness.
      Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      7 Haight/Noriega 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reroute will be along Judah and Funston in both directions.
      The stop nearest to the Temporary Transbay Terminal is Mission & Beale.
      7 Haight/Noriega After 2 p.m. The stop nearest to the Temporary Transbay Terminal is Mission & Beale.
      8 Bayshore  6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To Fisherman's Wharf: Reroute will start at Folsom. The stop nearest to Market Street is Kearny & Geary.
      To City College: Reroute will start at Clay. The first regular stop is Harrison & 5th St.

      9 San Bruno

      		 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

      Switchback will begin at Mission.
      The stop nearest to Downtown is 11th St & Market.
      Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
      10 Townsend 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To Pacific Heights: Reroute will start at Folsom. The stop nearest to Market Street is Sansome & Sutter.
      To General Hospital: Reroute will start at Clay. The first regular stop is 2nd St & Harrison.
      12 Folsom/Pacific 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To Pacific Heights: Reroute will start at Folsom. The stop nearest to Market Street is Sansome & Sutter.
      To General Hospital: Reroute will start at Clay. The first regular stop is Harrison & 2nd St.
      14 Mission and
      14R Mission Rapid       		6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

      Route divided into two sections:

      • East of 8th Street
      • West/South of 10th Street.

      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.
      18 46th Avenue Start of Service
      until 4 p.m.

      Reroute will be along Judah, 19th Ave. Crossover and Fulton in both directions.
      To Outer Richmond: The first regular stop north of Golden Gate Park is La Playa & Fulton.
      To Stonestown: The first regular stop south of Golden Gate Park is 46th Ave & Kirkham.
      19 Polk 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

      Route divided into two sections:

      • North of Mission
        • Switchback begins at Mission. Reroute will be along McAllister.
        • To Fisherman's Wharf: The nearest stop to Market Street is 7th St & Market.
      • South of Folsom
        • Switchback begins at Harrison.
        • To Hunters Point: First stop is 8th St & Folsom. 
      • No service between Folsom and Mission
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: less than 1/2 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route.
      • To ride from northern section to the southern section, take the 10 or 12 at Pacific to Harrison & 8th St, or
        • Take N Owl Route (before 6 a.m.) or N Line (after 6 a.m.) to Folsom & The Embarcadero.
        • Take the 10 or 12 to 8th St, where you can catch the 19.
      • To ride from the southern section to the northern section, take 12 Route from Folsom & 8th to Polk.
      21 Hayes Start of service until 12:30 p.m.

      No service until Hayes Street reopens.
      Take the 5 Fulton during the race.
      22 Fillmore 6 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
      • Route divided into two sections:
        • North of McAllister
        • South of Haight
      • No service between Haight and McAllister
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: About 1/2 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route
      • To ride from the northern section to the southern section:
        1. At McAllister, transfer to the 5 Fulton east to Civic Center Station.
        2. Take the Muni Metro Subway to Church Street, where you can transfer to the 22 to Potrero Hill.
      • To ride from the southern section to the northern section:
        1. At Church & Market, take the Muni Metro Subway to Civic Center Station.
        2. Transfer to the 5 Fulton west on McAllister & Jones to Fillmore, where you can transfer again to the 22 to The Marina.
      • It may be faster to use some other combination of routes and lines or BART in place of the 22.
      • Call the San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center for personalized trip assistance.
      24 Divisadero 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
      • Route divided into three sections:
        • ​North of McAllister
        • South of 18th St
        • Shuttle service between 18th St and Haight
      • No service between Haight and McAllister
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: About 1/2 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route
      • To ride from the northern section to the southern section:
        • ​At McAllister, transfer to the 5 Route Fulton to Civic Center Station
        • Take the Muni Metro Subway to Castro Street, where you can transfer to the 24 to Bayview
      • To ride from the southern section of the route to the northern section:
        • At Castro & Market, take the Muni Metro Subway to Civic Center Station
        • Transfer to the 5 Fulton west on McAllister & Jones to Divisadero, where you transfer to the 24 to Pacific Heights
      • It may be faster to use some other combination of routes and lines or BART in place of the 24.
      • Call the San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center for personalized trip assistance.
      25 Treasure Island Start of service until 12 noon

      In San Francisco, the stop is in the Temporary Transbay Terminal, Boarding Area P
      27 Bryant 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
      • Route divided into two sections:
        • ​North of Mission
        • South of Harrison
      • No service between Harrison and Mission
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: less than 1/2 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route
      • It may be faster to use some other combination of routes and lines or BART in place of the 27 Bryant.
      • Call the San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center for personalized trip assistance.

      28 19th Avenue

      		 Start of Service
      until 4 p.m.

      No reroute.
      Delays and crowding expected.

      29 Sunset

      		 Start of Service
      until 4 p.m.

      No reroute.
      Delays and crowding expected.

      30 Stockton

      		 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
      • No service south of Market.
      • First stop to The Marina is 3rd St & Stevenson
      • To get to Caltrain:
        • Transfer to the 10 Townsend at Broadway & Stockton
        • Transfer to N Judah inbound at Powell Street Station
      • To get from Caltrain: 
        • ​Take the 10 Townsend and transfer at Pacific & Stockton
        • Take the N Judah and transfer at Montgomery Street Station
      31 Balboa 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

      No Service on Market Street.
      Switchback will begin at Mason.
      33 Ashbury/18th 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.
      • Route divided into two sections:
        • North of Fulton
        • South of Haight
      • No service between Haight and Fulton.
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: less than 1/2 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route
      • To ride from the northern section to the southern section:
        1. Take the 1, 2, 31, 38 or 38R west to 6th Ave or the 5 Fulton to 8th Avenue
        2. Transfer to the 44 O'Shaughnessy south to 9th Ave & Irving
        3. Transfer to the N Judah east to Carl & Cole, where you can take the 33 to General Hospital at Ashbury & Frederick
      • To ride from the southern section to the northern section:
        1. Take the N Judah west to 9th Ave & Irving.
        2. Take the 44 O'Shaughnessy north to whichever of the following streets is closest to your destination, then transfer going east:
          • 1 California
          • 2 Clement
          • 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid
          • 31 Balboa
          • 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid

      38 Geary and
      38R Geary Rapid

      		 Start of service to 4 p.m.

      Last inbound stop: Beale & Mission
      First outbound stop: Fremont & Market
      43 Masonic 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
      • Route divided into two sections:
        • North of Hayes
        • South of Oak
      • No service between Hayes and Oak
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: less than 1/4 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route
      • To ride from the northern section to the southern section:
        • Consider using the 28 19th Avenue from the Marina District to the Sunset District, or
        1. Instead of taking the 43, take the 1, 2, 31, 38, or 38R west to 6th Ave or the 5 Fulton west to 8th Ave.
        2. Transfer to the 44 O'Saughnessy south to 9th Ave & Judah where you can take the 43 to The Excelsior.
      • To ride from the southern section to the northern section:
        • Consider using the 28 19th Avenue rom the Sunset District to the Marina District, or
        • Take the 44 O'Saughnessy north from 9th Ave & Judah to whichever of the following streets is closest to your destination, then transfer going east:
          • 1 California
          • 2 Clement
          • 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid
          • 31 Balboa
          • 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid
      44 O'Shaughnessy 6 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
      • No stops in Golden Gate Park.
      • Northbound to The Richmond:
        • Last stop before park: 9th Ave & Irving
        • First stop after park: 8th Ave & Fulton
      • Southbound to Hunters Point:
        • Last stop before park: Cabrillo & 7th Ave
        • First stop after park: 9th Ave & Lincoln

      45 Union/Stockton

      		 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
      • No service south of Market.
      • First stop to The Marina is 3rd St & Stevenson
      • To get to Caltrain:
        • Transfer to the 10 Townsend at Broadway & Stockton
        • Transfer to N Judah inbound at Powell Street Station
      • To get from Caltrain: 
        • ​Take the 10 Townsend and transfer at Pacific & Stockton
        • Take the N Judah and transfer at Montgomery Street Station
      47 Van Ness

      Start of Service until 11 a.m.
      • Route divided into two sections:
        • ​North of McAllister
        • South of Market
      • No service between McAllister and Market.
      • If you want to walk between sections:
        • Distance: less than 1/4 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route
      • To ride from the northern section to the southern section:
      • To ride from the southern section of the route to the northern section:
      49 Van Ness/Mission 5 a.m. until 11 a.m.
      • Route divided into two sections:
        • ​North of McAllister
        • South of Market
      • If you want to walk between McAllister and Market:
        • Distance: about 1/4 mile
        • Expect delays when crossing the race route​
      • To ride from the northern section to the southern section:
      • To ride from the southern section of the route to the northern section:

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      Muni Express and Extra Service

      • Before the race
      • After the race
        • The 5X Fulton Express will operate from the finish line area to Civic Center BART.
        • The NX Judah Express will operate to Downtown near Montgomery Station.

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      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.

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        ​Maps of Reroutes

        These maps show where Muni lines and routes will be rerouted while the streets are closed for the race.

        Downtown Area

        Map of Muni reroutes for Bay to Breakers in the Downtown Area.

        • Lines: F
        • Reroutes: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 14R, 19, 21, 25, 27, 30, 31, 38, 38R, 45, 47, 49

        Panhandle Area

        Map of Muni reroutes for Bay to Breakers in the Panhandle area

        • Reroutes: 6, 7, 18, 21, 22, 24, 33, 43, 44

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