2013 Bay to Breakers Will be Sponsored by craigslist

SAN FRANCISCO –  Bay to Breakers, one of the world's largest and longest running footraces, today announced San Francisco based craigslist as presenting sponsor. The Bay to Breakers presented by craigslist partnership brings together two Bay Area classics – San Francisco born and bred craigslist, now the world's leading classified ad service, and Bay to Breakers, the legendary 102-year-old San Francisco running race.

More than 30,000 athletes from around the globe will descend upon the streets of San Francisco for the 102nd Bay to Breakers 12K running race, set to take place on Sunday, May 19.

"We're tickled pink to sponsor Bay to Breakers," said craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster. "A fellow San Francisco institution, this storied footrace celebrates the unique character of our colorful city, drawing fans and participants from around the world."

In addition to becoming the presenting sponsor of the iconic footrace owned and operated by world leading sports and entertainment presenters AEG, craigslist will receive prominent on-course signage, inclusion in all marketing and advertising collateral, presence on the official Bay to Breakers presented by craigslist website and social media platforms and race entries.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for Bay to Breakers to partner with one of the world's most visited websites and another San Francisco original, craigslist," said Bay to Breakers Race Director Angela Fang. "We are thrilled to add them as presenting sponsor. As the event moves into its second century, we can't imagine a better addition to the Bay to Breakers community."

Additional new sponsors confirmed for 2013 include: Crunchies Food Company, the official natural freeze dried snack; Dos Equis, the official beer and malt liquor; SnuggBuds, the official headset; and LinkedIn, the official professional network. Returning sponsors include: Volkswagen, the official automobile and title sponsor of the Greater Body Expo presented by Big 5 Sporting Goods; Big 5 Sporting Goods, the official sporting goods retailer and presenting sponsor of the Volkswagen Greater Body Expo; C20 Pure Coconut Water, the official coconut water; and the Hyatt Regency Hotel San Francisco, the official race hotel.

Since 1912, this legendary race has taken thousands of participants including elite athletes, centipede teams of 13, celebrities, costumed racers, marathon runners, weekend warriors and more from the edge of the bay, to the shore of the Pacific Ocean, via several San Francisco neighborhoods. In addition to the run, participants are encouraged to take part in the Costume Contest, Volkswagen Greater Body Expo presented by Big 5 Sporting Goods and enjoy the finish line festivities with food, fun and more.

The 102nd Bay to Breakers 12K running race, presented by craigslist, is set to take on Sunday, May 19.

To register for this year's footrace go to https://bit.ly/1252QGy, for more information please visit www.baytobreakers.com.

Discount registrations for groups of 10 or more are available, please email groups@baytobreakers.com, or call 877-234-8425.

For more details, please visit www.baytobreakers.com, or call 877-234-8425

Source:  Bay to Breakers 12K Organisers