Elite Runner Info

Race Overview

San Francisco’s Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers is one of the oldest consecutively run annual footraces in the world, and has been a staple to the City by the Bay since May 1912. With a starting point near the San Francisco Bay, a few blocks from The Embarcadero, the 12k race runs west through the city and finishes at the Great Highway where breakers crash onto the Pacific Coast’s Ocean Beach. A quintessential San Francisco experience for 106 years, the race is interwoven into the fabric of the city and is a true reflection and celebration of life between the breaks and the Bay. The 2018 edition will take place on Sunday, May 20.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

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Elite Runner Perks

Large prize purse
Hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency
Complete course tour
Hospitality suite at hotel with some meals provided
Finish line area hospitality suite
Pre and post-race food and beverage

Records: 12k Distance

World

Male: 33:31, Sammy Kitwara (KEN)

Female: 37:50, Molly Huddle (USA)

Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers Course

Male: 33:31, Sammy Kitwara (KEN)

Female: 38:07, Lineth Chepkuri (KEN)

2017 Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers Male & Female Division Winners

Male: 34:48, Philemon Cheboi (KEN)

Female: 39:48, Buze Diriba (ETH)

PRIZE PURSE*

ELITE DIVISION

1st Place: $2,000

2nd Place: $1,500

3rd Place: $1,250

4th Place: $1,000

5th Place: $750

MASTERS DIVISION

1st Place: $1,000

2nd Place: $500

3rd Place: $250

BAY AREA DIVISION+

1st Place: $750

2nd Place: $550

3rd Place: $500

4th Place: $250

5th Place: $200

RECORD BONUS

World Record: $5,000

Course Record: $5,000

Hayes Hill Bonus: $1,000

Hayes Hill Challenge

San Francisco is known for its steep hills that fill the city. The Alaska Airlines Bay to Breakers features one of the most feared hills to climb, Hayes Hill. With an average grade of 5.5% (11.1% at its steepest), this .69 mile stretch of road is one of the toughest climbs in country. The male and female runner with the fastest time from base to peak of the hill will receive a $1,000 bonus! (NOTE: Runner must finish entire race in under 50 minutes in order to qualify for HHC.)

*Each division and record prize money will be for male and female athletes.

+Bay Area defined as those runners who have billing addresses in these nine (9) Bay Area counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Marin

General Info

Elite athletes must register for this event prior to race weekend. Coaches, managers, agents and or athletes must register with Elite Manager Danielle Domenichelli by emailing her at danielle@gosilverback.com.

Elite Athletes must provide travel itinerary to Danielle Domenichelli if they need to have transportation to the host hotel.

Managers and or coaches are required to make sure that elite athletes have cash in US dollars while they are
in San Francisco. Eligible elite runners will receive a travel stipend, hotel accomodations, transportation to host
hotel, some meals and a small per diem. Please speak with Danielle Domenichelli for eligibility details.

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