Frequently Asked Questions
Registration and Packet Pick-up
Travel and Accomodations
Corral Additions 2009
The Course
T-Shirts
Volunteers
Post Race Info
Has my registration been processed?
Click here to check on the status of your race packet.
What is the registration fee?
Go here for more information.
What are the deadlines if I want my Race Packet (runner number and chip) mailed to me?
You must register prior to May 1st in order to have your runner packet mailed to you (additional fees apply). Participants who register after May 1st must pick-up their race packet at the ING Greater Body Expo. There is no packet pick-up available the day of the race.
When will my Race Packet (runner number and chip) be mailed to me?
Race packets are only mailed to those individuals who paid for the optional mailing service when they registered. We begin mailing packets on April 17th.
What is the deadline to register for a Seeded position?
Seeded and Sub-seeded registrations MUST BE in our office by May 4th. All Seeded and Sub-seeded registrations MUST BE submitted with written proof of qualifying time. CLICK HERE for more information.
How do I register for the Pledge Runner division?
Click HERE for more information on the Pledge Runner program.
When is the last day to register via US MAIL?
Seeded Divisions:All forms must be in our office by May 4th. Other Divisions: All forms must be in our office no later than Monday, May 11th.
When is the last day to register online?
Registration closes at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 12th.
Can I register on the weekend of the Race?
YES - on Friday, May 16 and Saturday May 17, at the ING Greater Body Expo. There is no registration or packet pick-up on Race Day.
I lost my Race Packet (runner number and chip), how do I get a replacement?
Replacement packets are available at the Solutions Desk at ING Greater Body Expo for a fee of $10.00. We do not issue duplicate Timing Chips Runner Bibs via US Mail. There is no packet pick-up or Solutions Desk available on Race Day.
What is the refund policy?
Registration fees, MUNI sticker sales and Beneficiary donations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All events are rain or shine.
Can I pick up a friend's Race Packet (bib and chip) at the ING Greater Body Expo?
Yes, you may pick up a friend's bib at the ING Greater Body Expo. All you will need to provide is their first and last name.
Is my Registration fee for the race tax-deductible?
No. Registration fees are not tax-deductible. However, if you make a donation to one of our beneficiaries at the time of registration then your donation is tax-deductible.
Is there a host hotel?
The Official Hotel of ING Bay to Breakers is the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. Located just two blocks from the Start Line, it is the perfect place to stay.
What is the best way to get to the Start Line on Race Morning?
Transportation & Parking is strongly recommended, whether you are coming from points within San Francisco or from the surrounding
Bay Area. For more comprehensive transportation options please visit our Transportation Page.
Is parking available?
On race day, Sunday, May 17th all-day parking at the Embarcadero Center will be just $10 for registered Breakers. This is a huge discount off the normal all-day rate. Just show your race bib at time of payment to get the special rate. Thanks to AMPCO System Parking for this perk for our registrants.
Is there shuttle service?
Shuttle service from ING Footstock back to the Start Line is provided by MUNI. For more information on the MUNI
shuttle service fees and provisions please visit our Transportation Page.
What is a starting corral?
Start corrals are designated starting areas for participants with similar estimated finishing times. Corrals are used to ensure a fluid, less congested start. Click here for more information.
How are the starting corrals assigned?
Each corral is assigned during registration by selecting your estimated finishing time. CORRALS ARE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
When should I arrive at my assigned corral?
It is recommended you arrive at your assigned corral no later than 7:15 am.
Can I run with friends in a corral other than my assigned corral?
You can run in a SLOWER corral than the one assigned, but you may not move into a faster corral.
Are baby joggers and strollers allowed on the course?
Baby joggers must line up at the back of the pack at the starting area, in Corral E.
Is alcohol permitted on the course?
For everyone's safety and enjoyment, race organizers and the San Francisco Police Department will enforce City ordinances regarding alcohol. Kegs and glass bottles will be removed from the racecourse. Anyone publicly drinking or displaying public drunkenness on or along the racecourse will be subject to fines and prosecution.
Are pets permitted on the course?
No grocery carts, pets, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, or plastic bags for warm-ups are allowed on the course.
Are bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades allowed on the course?
No grocery carts, pets, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, or plastic bags for warm-ups are allowed on the course.
Where do I get my race t-shirt?
Participant T-shirts can be picked up before the Race at the ING Greater Body Expo or after the Race at ING Footstock. You must have your Runner Bib with you in order to receive your shirt.
Where do I pick up my Technical Tee upgrade?
Tech Tee upgrades will be available at both the Expo and ING Footstock T-shirt pick-up locations. Your T-shirt upgrade will be indicated on your runner bib. You must have your bib with you in order to get your shirt.
Can my T-shirt be mailed to me?
Yes, but only AFTER the Race.
Send your request to:
ING Bay to Breakers 12k
Attn Participant T-shirts
600 Townsend Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94103
Include your name, mailing address, shirt size, runner bib and a check for $6.00 made payable to ING Bay to Breakers. Your runner bib will be returned with your shirt. A limited number of sizes are available. Size requests are accommodated on a first come first serve basis depending availability.
The deadline to request to have your shirt mailed to you is June 5, 2009.
How do I get information about volunteering for ING Bay to Breakers 12K?
Check our Volunteer Page for the latest information and available shifts.
Where can I find my results after the race?
A link to the official race results will be posted on our Home Page after the race. A list of the top 10,000 finishers will also be published in the Examiner on the Monday following the race.
How do I get a copy of Examiner souvenir edition, with a listing of the top 10,000 finishers?
The Examiner Souvenir Edition will be available at newsstands on the Monday following the race. To order a copy please send a check for $5.00 payable to The Examiner, along with your name and address, to ING Bay to Breakers Souvenir Edition, 450 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Availability is limited. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
How do I get my photo?
Photographers from Sport Photo will be in several locations along the course:
- At the 6-mile mark in Golden Gate Park
- At the Finish Line
- Just past the Finish Line for posed photos
In order to be identified and receive your photo proof in the mail your runner bib must be worn high on your chest. If Sport Photo took a picture of you during the race and your runner number was clearly visible you will receive a proof via email with NO OBLIGATION. If you have any questions or do not receive your race photo notification by June 1st, check their website or contact Sport Photo directly: cs@sportphoto.com or (888) 678-1857.
