As I mentioned I am going to be registering to do the 2009 Bay To Breakers as a training run/walk for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk in October.

I would absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it if we could get a small group (or BIG group!) of Scion members, Scion family, Scion Groupies to do this walk together. It doesn't matter your level of athleticism. You can walk the whole way, or if you're an avid runner or jogger then pass us all up and get your groove on!

I will be doing this regardless of getting anyone to do it with me, but I know the power of numbers and exercise is always better enjoyed when you have people to do it with. (People you know.. not just the thousands of strangers. lol)

With that being said.. here is some information on it, and more can be found at: http://www.ingbaytobreakers.com (You MUST have Adobe Flash player to view this site properly!... otherwise download it for free.. there is a link to do it on their page).

The Race - General Information

May 17, 2009

Start Time: 8:00 am

USA Track & Field Certified 12K

Always the Third Sunday in May

Registration includes:

* An official Breakers participant shirt
* Electronic chip timing and your official runner number
* A collectible souvenir timing chip (third in a series of five leading to our 100-year anniversary)
* Finishers Certificate (printable from our website after the race)
* Your chance to have your name appear as one of the top 10,000 finishers in the souvenir edition of the San Francisco Examiner the day after the race

FEES

Early Registration (through April 30)
$44.00 - adult
$39.00 - children under 18

Standard Registration (May 1 to May 12)
$48.00 - adult
$44.00 - children under 18

Late Registration (May 15 and 16)
At the ING Greater Body Expo
$55.00 - adult
$50.00 - children under 18

There is no packet pick-up or registration available the day of the race. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. All events are rain or shine.

Request a paper form by emailing info@ingbaytobreakers.com

Or call 415.359.2800 and leave a request for a paper form in our General Mailbox


PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFORMATON

NEW IMPROVEMENTS AND POLICIES 2009

We have listened closely to concerns from race participants, residents along the course, and civic leaders, and in response to safety, logistical, and trash issues, we are instituting new improvements and policies to enhance the race experience for everyone involved. ING Bay to Breakers is about promoting community and giving athletes and fitness enthusiasts the chance to compete in and enjoy one of the most exhilarating and scenic footraces in the world. We're still focused on the fun, vitality and unique culture of the race--we're just streamlining the course and removing the hazards in order to enhance the race experience for everyone involved.

What to expect:

* New corral system at the start line. The start line will be organized using corrals that are designated starting areas for participants with similar estimated finishing times. More details about the corral system are listed below.
* Zero tolerance policy on alcohol. Anyone openly drinking alcohol or displaying public drunkenness will be subject to fines and prosecution.
* All wheeled objects and floats are prohibited. Inappropriate equipment on the streets is dangerous and can prevent runners and walkers from completing the race in a timely manner.
* Leave no footprint. Help us keep the city clean by placing your garbage and recycling in one of the many dumpsters placed along the course.

STARTLINE INSTRUCTIONS (new for 2009)

CORRAL INFORMATION
The start line will be organized using corrals, beginning with our 2009 race. Start corrals are designated starting areas for participants with similar estimated finishing times. Each start corral will have a designated number of runners. The corrals will all start at 8:00am and, although your timing chip will not start timing until the moment you cross the start line, corrals are standard race practice and will help provide a safe, fluid, and less congested start of the race. Entry points to the start area will be determined by your assigned corral. Only registered participants will be admitted to the Start and Finish areas.

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. If you register for a corral and it is sold out, you will be moved to the next fastest available corral.

Corral Bib Color Estimated Finishing Time
A Blue under 59:00 (8:00 per mile)
B Blue under 1:15:00 (10:00 per mile)
C Lime Green under 1:30:00 (12:00 per mile)
D Lime Green under 2:00:00 (16:00 per mile)
E Yellow over 2 hours (walkers)

When should I arrive at my assigned corral?
It is recommended you arrive at your assigned corral no later than 7:15 am.

How do I find my start corral?
The entrance to your corral matches the color of your racing bib. The corral name is on the bottom left corner of your racing bib – A, B, C, D, or E. Signs will be posted indicating the entrance to each corral.

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.

Do seeded and sub-seeded runners need to select a corral?
No. Sub-seeded and seeded runners must submit a qualifying time and follow the instructions listed here.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ING Bay to Breakers is a USA Track and Field certified 12K (7.46 miles). From sea level at the Embarcadero the course rises steeply along Hayes Street Hill. Around the 2.5-mile mark runners climb an 11.15% grade between Fillmore and Steiner, bringing them to the highest point in the race, approximately 215 feet above sea level. The remainder of the course gradually flows alongside the Panhandle and through Golden Gate Park.

Click on the map above for a larger image of the course.



RESTRICTIONS (updated for 2009)
For everyone's safety and enjoyment NO ALCOHOL or WHEELED OBJECTS will be allowed on the race course. Over-sized costumes cannot have wheels and must line up at the back of the pack in Corral E. Additionally, no pets, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, or plastic bags for warm-ups are allowed on course. Nude participation is not sanctioned by race management.



RACE PACKETS
There is no packet pick-up or registration on race day.

Race packets include your timing chip, runner number and instructions.

MAILING OPTION

Participants who register prior to May 1st can opt to have their race packets mailed to them for an additional fee. We will begin mailing packets on April 17, 2009.

PACKET PICK UP

There is no packet pick up on race day.

Those who register after May 1st (or who did not purchase the mailing option) must pick up their race packet at the ING Greater Body Expo. The Expo is located at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco. Expo hours are from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Friday, May 15th and from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 16th.



DON’T FORGET YOUR TIMING CHIP

Your timing chip is included in your race packet and must be placed on the top of your shoe and securely weaved/tied through your shoelaces. In order to receive an official time for the race you must be wearing the chip as you cross both the Start and Finish lines.



FINISH LINE CLOSES PROMPTLY AT NOON

(Course Diverted at 11:30)

To accommodate City requirements regarding the opening of the Great Highway to vehicular traffic, the Finish Line will close promptly at Noon. The course will be diverted to ING Footstock (at Spreckels Lake/36th Ave) beginning at 11:30am. Runners who do not reach Spreckels Lake/36th Avenue by 11:30am will not have an opportunity to finish the course or cross the finish line.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Be kind to our hosts and our neighbors and clean up after yourself. Don't abandon your floats, costumes, empty carts and unwanted trash. Please use the designated dumpsters and toilets along the course and help us to keep the City clean.

SAFETY AND COURTESY

RUNNERS to the LEFT | WALKERS to the RIGHT

Once the race begins runners should stay to the left of the course and walkers to the right.

Line up behind the Start Line and do not run in from the sides. It endangers you and other runners!

# For your safety please stay on the roadbed. Sidewalks, adjacent streets and parks are not a part of the course and are not monitored for the safety of our runners.
# Use caution with strollers, baby joggers and assisted wheelchairs. Assemble at the back of the pack and stay to the right-hand side of the street on the course.



COURSE DIRECTIONS

* Start at the intersection of Howard & Main
# Proceed on Howard to Ninth
o Turn right on Ninth
o Continue to Market
o Cross Market and veer left onto Hayes
o Continue on Hayes until Divisadero
o Turn left onto Divisadero
o Turn right onto Fell
o Continue on Fell to Golden Gate Park
o Take JFK Dr into the Park
o Follow JFK Dr through the Park until the Great Highway
o Turn left on Great Highway into the Finish Line

WATER STOPS

Keeping yourself properly hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to ensure you have a safe and pleasant experience at the race. Check out the USA Track & Field Training Library on Hydration for the latest recommendations. Water stops are located at the following locations:

1. Polk and Hayes Streets (2-mile mark)
2. Scott and Hayes Streets (just past the top of Hayes Street Hill)
3. West of McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park (4-mile mark)
4. Finish line at the Great Highway

PORT-A-JOHNS

Restrooms are located in various locations along the course.

RACE PHOTOS - SMILE
Sport Photo will be in several locations. Wear your bib high on your chest for visibility.

* Race photos at the 6-mile mark in Golden Gate Park
* Finish Line photos on the Great Highway
* Just beyond the finish line for posed finishing photos

FIRST AID

* First aid stations on the course are located within each mile mark and at ING Footstock.
* An emergency medical information form with a map showing the locations of the emergency medical stations is on the back of your runner number bib. Please wear your own runner number and fill in the information requested on the back.

FIRST AID SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE RED CROSS

FINISH LINE INSTRUCTIONS
Once you have crossed the Finish Line please keep moving past the water station and keep the area clear for other finishers.



TIMING RESULTS

IMPORTANT: You must cross the timing mats at both the Start and Finish lines in order to get your official time.

* Look for ChampionChip staff with timing wands, who can print your finishing time on the spot!
* Results will also be posted on our website, where you will be able to print an Official Finishers Certificate.
* The top 10,000 timed finishers will be published in a special souvenir edition of the San Francisco Examiner on the Monday following the race. You can order a copy by sending a check for $5.00 payable to “The Examiner,” along with your name and address, to The Examiner, Attn: ING Bay to Breakers Souvenir Edition, 1213 Evans Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124. Availability is limited. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.



PARTICIPANT T-SHIRTS

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. A limited number of youth-size shirts are available.



HOW TO GET OUR SHIRT AFTER THE RACE

For a $6.00 shipping and handling your shirt can be mailed to you after the race. Send your runner number, mailing address, shirt size and payment to ING Bay to Breakers, 600 Townsend Street, Suite 410, San Francisco, CA 94103. Your runner number will be returned with your shirt. Make check payable to Bay to Breakers. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. All shirts must be claimed by June 8, 2008.

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EXHIBITOR and VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
For information contact katie@ingbaytobreakers.com
Exhibitor Opportunities Overview

Goodie Bags

ING Bay to Breakers distributes 20,000 goodie bags. In the past we have distributed these bags at the ING Greater Body Expo, but this year we will be distributing them near the finish line. For more information on bag insert pricing, please contact Matt Nolin at (366) 688-3886 or matt@sampleguy.com.

 

There's only two things that are holding me back this year:

My jogging stroller/ice chest isn't welcome...

I was even working on an xB facade for it.

 

I'll reserve the date and I'll be there to participate and support.

 

Scionic: I know... I think after all the years that people have been doing those things and only now they are banning them. Pretty stupid in my opinion. Would love to see an xb facade on the stroller/ice chest!!!

Jacki... you are soooo awesome sweetheart, thank you for doing this with me!

 

OKAY Quinn. I paid my $44 & I am REGISTERED!

 

Although they aren't clear about it, strollers are still allowed I believe.
"# Use caution with strollers, baby joggers and assisted wheelchairs. Assemble at the back of the pack and stay to the right-hand side of the street on the course."

 

sounds like a good day to go STREAKING AT THE QUAD!!! if i go... ill prolly just be one of those drunk guys walking around screaming crazy nothing to everyone LOL. should be fun i think ill pop out like the ninja that i am

 

I'm registered... who else is gonna join me? I think Quinn is in the process. I don't wanna be the only one doing this .