On Sunday morning, elite runners will toe the line on Howard Street for San Francisco’s most historic footrace. They’ll wear standard runner attire: breathable tank tops, sweat-wicking shorts, carbon-plated shoes and high-tech GPS watches. Behind the front row of serious athletes will be throngs of bib-wearing participants in atypical outfits—or no clothing at all —jovial and eager for the fun to get underway.
The lively scene is Bay to Breakers, the more than 100-year-old 12K race through the streets of its equally iconic city.
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