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Bay to Breakers: The Biggest Foot Race/Mobile Party in the World

Yesterday, an estimated 60,000 people and I participated in the 96th annual Bay to Breakers foot race. The 7.46 mile race started in 1912 as an event to lift the spirits of the city after the disastrous 1906 earthquake.

What separates this race from others is that it doubles as San Francisco's biggest and most mobile street party. Many of the racers get dressed up in elaborate costumes and although alcohol and nudity aren't technically allowed, it wasn't hard to find either along the race path.

We ended up having a blast. The weather was perfect and the crowd was lively. It was a pure San Francisco experience and although it was my first Bay to Breakers, it definitely won't be my last.

For more info:

Official website

Bay to Breakers wikipedia entry

Posted by Andy Kaufman, East Bay Sales & Investments on 05/21/2007 04:08 PM

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