Today was San Francisco’s annual Bay to Breakers race. It is the longest consecutively running footrace in the world, having started in 1912 to boost the city’s morale after the great earthquake of 1906. It’s a 12k, with the course starting in downtown (the Bay), going straight through the city, through Golden Gate Park and ending at the shore of the Pacific Ocean (the Breakers).
While it is a real race and people apparently take it seriously, the real fun is in the costumes that the less competitive participants wear. I had the pleasure of being a spectator and taking these photos, and cheering on Ally, Linda and Lynn. Congratulations on finishing, and for your most excellent costumes!
You were more than a spectator! You walked the last four miles with us!
Your photos truly capture the creative energy of this silly SF tradition. Thank you for sharing such great photos with us. Love, Ally
Hi there Gunnar! Those pics are awesome! Looks like the day was quite fun. What a sport you are to trek to the city, take pics, and walk the final four miles… way to go! Keep clickin away with that camera — you have some fabulous shots. ~Juliet
Thanks both for your comments! I’ve been meaning to go to Bay to Breakers for years. It was a neat perspective, being an “active” spectator. Juliet, many thanks for the compliments. The more I shoot the more I realize how much there is to learn. I’m glad you enjoyed the pics.