Bay to Breakers: May 15, 2022
The 2022 Bay to Breakers race will take place on Sunday, May 15. 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 from Howard from Steuart to 9th Street, runs along Hayes from Market to Divisadero, proceeds on Fell from Divisadero to Golden Gate Park, then along JFK Drive all the way to the Great Highway. The official course map is available 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
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, 28, 29 and 31 will experience crowding and delays.
- There will be added service to and from the race on the 5X, 5R and N.
- There will be added morning N Judah Metro service east of 19th Avenue.
Routes that cross the course
- The 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 8 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.
- 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.
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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.
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.
Route/Line | Times | Service Details |
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F Market & Wharves (Streetcars) |
Start of Service until 10:45 a.m. |
No service between Van Ness and Embarcadero. |
K Ingleside Bus Early Morning |
7 a.m. until 8 a.m. |
No service east of Van Ness. |
N Bus Early Morning |
5 a.m. until 8 a.m. |
Inbound reroute will be along Folsom, between 10th St and The Embarcadero. |
T Bus Early Morning |
6 a.m. until 8 a.m. |
Inbound reroute will be along Folsom, between 10th St and The Embarcadero. |
5 Fulton |
Start of Service until 2 p.m. |
No reroutes, but some delays and crowding are possible |
5R Fulton Rapid | Start of Service until 8 a.m. |
Inbound Rapid route will service all regular 5R stops from Fulton & 47th to downtown |
5X Fulton Express | From 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. |
7 Haight/Noriega |
Start of Service to 10:45 a.m. |
Reroute will be along Judah between 22nd Ave. and Funston in both directions. |
7 Haight/Noriega | 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Reroute will be along Judah between 22nd Ave. and Funston in both directions only; no downtown switchback. |
7 Haight/Noriega | After 2 p.m. |
The stop nearest to the Salesforce Transit Center is Mission & Beale. |
8 Bayshore | 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
To Fisherman's Wharf: Reroute will be from 3rd & Folsom via Folsom, The Embarcadero. Washington, Davis, Market, Geary, Kearny to regular route. The stop nearest to Market Street is Kearny & Geary. |
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. |
12 Folsom/Pacific | Start of Service. to 5 p.m. |
To Pacific Heights: Reroute will be from Folsom & Main via Folsom, The Embarcadero, Washington, Davis, Sacramento to regular route. The stop nearest to Market Street is Sansome & Sacramento. |
14 Mission and 14R Mission Rapid |
6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Route divided into two sections:
Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. |
15X Bayview Hunters Point Express | 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
To Downtown: Regular route to 3rd & Harrison, via Harrison to temporary terminal on north side of 3rd. |
18 46th Avenue | Start of Service until 4 p.m. |
Reroute will be along Judah, 19th Ave. Crossover and Fulton in both directions. |
19 Polk | 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
Route divided into two sections:
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22 Fillmore | 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
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24 Divisadero | 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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27 Bryant | 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
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28 19th Avenue |
Start of Service until 4 p.m. |
No reroute. |
29 Sunset |
Start of Service until 4 p.m. |
No reroute. |
30 Stockton |
6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
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33 Ashbury/18th | 6 a.m. until 1:40 p.m. |
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38 Geary and |
Start of service to 11 a.m. |
Last inbound stop: Beale & Mission |
43 Masonic | 7 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
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44 O'Shaughnessy | Start of service to 2 p.m. |
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45 Union/Stockton |
7 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
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49 Van Ness/Mission | 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. |
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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
- Lines: F on Embarcadero only
- Reroutes: 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 14R, 19, 27, 30, 31, 38, 38R, 45, 49, L Bus, N Bus
Panhandle Area
- Reroutes: 7, 18, 22, 24, 33, 43, 44
Golden Gate Park
- Reroutes: 5, 7, 18, 33, 43, 44