Q: Where do I park at the start?
A: You may park in any of The Embarcadero Center Garages anytime on race day between 5:00am and 9:00am; upon leaving, simply show your bib number to the attendant to pay the special $10 Bridge Run parking rate. There is no expiration time on when you will be required to leave that day. By the way, there is parking available on the streets near Justin Herman Plaza, but please check the meters carefully for restrictions.
Q: How do I get to the Embarcadero Center (or the Presidio) using public transportation?
A: The Embarcadero Center can be easily reached by all Bay Area public transportation options and is accessible by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Muni bus and underground, ferry, cable car or the F-Line streetcar. For more information on public transit, please call (415) 817.1717 or go to 511.org.
Q: Can I bring my dog? How about my baby stroller?
A: For the safety of your pet and that of the participants, we ask that you leave dogs at home. Jogging strollers are permitted and no, you won't have to pay for your children in those strollers. Please keep in mind, however, that we use school buses for our shuttles and transporting the strollers back to the start in those shuttles may be a tight squeeze.
Q: I would like to register on the day of the Bridge to Bridge. What do I do?
A: We will have registration tables set up at Justin Herman Plaza from 7:00am to 8:50am. Race day registration is $45 for an adult (age 17 and over) or $25 for those 16 and under. Please bring cash (exact change preferred) or a check; sorry, no credit cards can be accepted.
Q: I have registered on-line and I have my confirmation...but I don't have my bib number. What do I do?
A: Bring your confirmation and photo ID to the Will Call tables at Justin Herman Plaza (behind the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, where Market Street meets the Embarcadero) on Sunday morning, 7:15am to 8:45am, and we'll issue your bib number for timing and listing in the results. If you have your confirmation with you and we can't find you in our pre-registered lists, we'll most likely issue you another bib number.
Q: I have registered on-line but I don't have my confirmation ... and I've lost my bib number.
A: If you've registered and didn't receive or have lost your bib number, come to the Will Call tables at Justin Herman Plaza on Sunday morning, 7:15am to 8:45am. Your old number will be disqualified and a new bib number will be issued.
If you did not bring your confirmation and we do not have you in our lists, that means we do not have proof of your registration. You will need to register and pay the $45 (or $25) by cash or by check. No credit cards can be accepted.
Q: I thought I registered on-line but I didn't receive an e-mailed confirmation nor do I have proof that I have registered.
A: Your entry may not have gone through or been processed. Go to the Will Call tables and we will check our lists. If we do not find your name, you will have to register and pay the $45 (or $25) by cash or by check. Sorry, no credit cards can be accepted.
Q: I've sent in my check and registration but didn't get any confirmation or my bib number. What do I do?
A: We'll check our lists at our Will Call tables. If you have your cancelled check/proof with you and we do not have you in our lists, we will still give you a bib number.
If you did not bring any proof and we do not have you in our lists, you will have to register and pay the $45 (or $25) in cash or by check. No credit cards can be accepted.
Q: I've already registered but I would like to pick up my bib number and runners instructions in advance; how do I do that?
A: If you registered prior to September 27th, your bib number and instructions will be mailed out to you, unless you indicated that you wanted it held at one of the sponsor locations during the dates/times noted or you wanted it held for pick up on race morning at Will Call in Justin Herman Plaza from 7:00am to 8:50am.
Q: How do I get my official Bridge to Bridge t-shirt?
A: After you cross the finish line, make your way to the t-shirts tables. A volunteer will hand you one and mark your bib number to show that you have received your t-shirt.
Q: I have registered but I can't attend. How do I get my t-shirt?
A: Please send your entire, unmarked bib number along with $4 to cover postage and handling and we will mail your t-shirt to you. Send to: Bridge to Bridge T-Shirt, c/o KNBR/KFOG/107.7 The Bone, 55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94105-3914. Please make checks payable to "RhodyCo Productions" and remember to include your t-shirt size.
Q: I'd like to buy a Bridge to Bridge t-shirt. How do I do that?
A: Please send a check for $20.00 per shirt (postage and handling included) made out to "RhodyCo Productions" to: Bridge to Bridge T-Shirt, c/o KNBR/KFOG/107.7 The Bone, 55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94105-3914. Please remember to include your return address and your t-shirt size.
Q: Will there be a bag check or sweats check at the start for my clothes?
A: Yes, there will be a clearly-marked "SWEATS" check-in area on the North side of Justin Herman Plaza (near Race Day Registration) and the volunteers there will put your sweats in a bag, mark it with your race number and will have it ready for you at the finish. You can also choose to "be green" and bring your own reusable bag pre-marked with your bib number. The sweats truck will be at the start until 8:40am or so. PLEASE DO NOT CHECK ANY VALUABLES - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ITEMS.
Q: What if I arrive after 8:40am and want to check in my sweats?
A: There will be a "Late Sweats" truck that will leave at 9:05am.
Q: Where and when do we line up for the start?
A: Renee Richardson of KFOG's Morning Show will direct runners and walkers over to the front of the Ferry Building at around 8:40am. Both the 7K and the 12K start at 9:00am.
Q: I'm team captain for several individuals representing our company and I'm curious as to the arrangement of the runners at the starting line. Specifically, we would like to know if we may register in a leading or elite group to be at the front of the pack, or if we must simply show up early to reserve a space?
A: We encourage group/team participation and we definitely want to support your team goals. There is no special registration process for elite runners or elite teams. Each of your members should just register online individually. At the starting line, we’ll be asking runners to line up by pace; the ideal race start has "5 min./mile" pace runners up front, "6 min./mile" behind them, etc. If you are all planning to run as a group at the same pace, let us know the size of your group and average pace, and we'll see what we can do to accommodate you.
Q: How will you be timing the event or keeping track of runners and walkers?
A: All registered runners will be timed using Bar Code Timing. The tag at the bottom of the bib number has the barcode which will be used to record your official time. Please do not remove this tag until you cross the finish line and are asked for it by the finish line officials. Note: We will not be using electronic timing chips. Finish line timing is being provided by It’s About Time/Buzzword Productions. Results will be available at the expo afterwards and also online at www.bridgetobridge.com following the race.
Q: What is Bar Code Timing?
A: Bar Code Timing is a computerized timing system that provides each and every runner with the exact time from when the gun goes off at the start (known as 'gun time') to when you cross the finish line. It uses a sophisticated computer program to match up the finish time recorded when you cross the finish line with your bib number bar code that you hand in at the end of your chute. Note: 'Gun time' is the only official time recognized by USA Track & Field.
Q: Which roads will be affected during the Bridge to Bridge?
A: Northbound Embarcadero: Closed 8 to 10am from Howard Street to Bay Street
- Jefferson Street through Fisherman’s Wharf: Closed 8:30 to 10am. The course also impacts other Fisherman’s Wharf streets, including Hyde Street, Beach Street, Polk Street and North Point.
- One westbound lane will be closed on Marina Blvd.: Expect delays, 8:30am to 10am
- Crissy Field: Limited vehicle access, 8:30am to 11:00am
- Lincoln Blvd. in the Presidio: Closed between Halleck & Graham, 8:30am to 11:00am
Q: Where can I get my finish time and results?
A: Results will be posted at the Awards tent at the Expo and will also be available online at this site following the race.
Q: When are the Awards announced?
A: Awards will be announced from the main stage around 10:45am: 1st Place (7K & 12K) Male & Female Overall (all ages), 1st Place Youth (8-12, 13-16); 1st Place Master 40+; 1st Place Senior (60+).
Awards to be picked up at Awards Tent: 7K & 12K Medals / 1st, 2nd & 3rd / Male & Female, in these age categories: 8-12 • 13-16 • 17-29 • 30-39 • 40-49 • 50-59 • 60+.
Q: Where is Lost and Found?
A: Lost and Found will be located at the KFOG tent at the Expo.
Q: Where is First Aid?
A: First Aid tent will be between the Parade Grounds and main parking lot (between Graham Street and Anza Avenue), just north of Owen Street and will be clearly marked.
Q: Where are restrooms at the Finish?
A: We will have Porta-Potties set up in the main parking lot just off of Anza Avenue and Owen Street.
Q: Where can I pick up my Sweats afterwards?
A: The Sweats check area will be set up right near where water will be distributed to participants as they make their way past the finish line.
Q: What time do the bands start?
A: Flamingo Gunfight will be playing along the course and will play from about 9:10am to about 10:45am. Zoo Station will play their first set from 10:00am to 10:45am and their second set from 11:00am to Noon.
Q: After the Concert, how do I get from the finish back to the start?
A: We will have a number of shuttle buses which will take you back to the Embarcadero Center and they will run until all participants have returned to the start (approximately 1:00pm). Shuttle service will start at 9:30am.
Q: How do I get a Bridge Run poster?
A: We will have free posters available at the sponsor booth at the expo on race day. Afterwards, you can stop by our offices at 55 Hawthorne Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 and pick one up for free. Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.