Temporary, beginning as early as 6:30 p.m.
Event Summary
Beginning this Saturday, May 18, street closures will begin for the annual Bay to Breakers footrace that takes place on Sunday, May 19. Event-related street closures and Muni reroutes will begin near the Great Highway, Howard, Steuart, and Spear streets on the evening of May 18. 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.
Starting Line Area Street Closures
The following streets will be closed from starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday:
- Main between Mission and Folsom
- Howard between Embarcadero and Beale
- Steuart southeast of Mission
- Spear between Mission and Folsom
Finish Line Area Street Closures
Closures from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 4 p.m.:
- Lincoln Way, westbound, between Great Highway and 48th
- Lincoln Way, 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
The 12 Folsom/Pacific and 18 46th Ave. routes 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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| Route & Direction | Duration | Service Change Summary | Missed Stops | Alternate Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Folsom/Pacific to Nob Hill |
6:30 to 10 p.m. | From Folsom & Fremont via Fremont, Mission, Main to regular route | ||
| 12 Folsom/Pacific to The Mission |
6:30 to 10 p.m. | From Spear & Mission via Mission, Beale, Folsom to regular route | ||
|
18 46th Avenue |
8:30 to 10 p.m. | From 46th & Lincoln via Chain of Lakes, Fulton, La Playa to regular route | ||
|
18 46th Avenue |
8:30 to 10 p.m. | From La Playa & Fulton via Fulton, Chain of Lakes, Lincoln, 46th to regular route |
Event Service Maps
12 Folsom/Pacific Reroute Map
18 46th Avenue Reroute Map
