Bay to Breakers

Sorry I dropped the ball on putting this up, especially as I registered a few months back, but you've got to do this if you are able!

If you don't know what Bay to Breakers http://www.ingbaytobr... is, well, here's their description, and then let me amend it: "ING Bay to Breakers 12K was founded in 1912, making it one of the oldest footraces in the United States. Since then it has grown in size to become one of the largest running events in the world and is renowned for its truly unique and irreverent character. World-class athletes share this course with runners and walkers from all over the globe, and some of the most outrageous costumes you will find anywhere. 2008 will be the 97th running of this historic event."

Don't let all that running mumbo jumbo scare you. 12K is 7.4 miles, but if you can walk it in say, 3-4 hours, you are good. It's basically like a big moving party, depending on your idea of a party. The event begins at the embarcadero downtown and ends on the Great Highway by the ocean and culminates with a festival in Golden Gate Park.

(Please comment on this if you've done it before to encourage other--I'm drawing a blank this morning on description)

Now the skinny:

*It ain't cheap, but it's an experience, not a race. It's $48 to register, but you can tell your kids about it. I'll be happy to pick up your packet for you to save you the $10 they want to charge (that's pretty much robbery, btw), since I work in SF and was going to pick up mine anyway.

*No one gets left behind by themselves!

*Transportation wise, let's meet at the Pleasant Hill Bart Station at 6:30 AM (BART runs early just for this event). If you need to catch another train or time, no worries. Also, last year I found that their shuttle system was a bust (it's took nearly 2 hours of waiting in line and then waiting on the bus to get back). People seemed to have better success with walking north of the park and getting a cab, so I'd prefer to try that.

*Bring family and friends!

See you then!