The annual insanity that is Bay to Breakers is fast approaching, which means the party is just about set to kick off. Although many of the runners and observers will have a great time, the race itself raises some headaches in regards to transportation to and from the event, as well as street closures to accommodate the event.

For the 101st running of the event in 2012, the B2B organizers have put together a rundown of street closures surrounding the event. The list below includes streets along the entire course beginning in the Embarcadero, cutting through Hayes Valley, and continuing through Golden Gate Park to the end of the race at The Great Highway.

GOLDEN GATE PARK

BART will be running on an expanded timetable. MUNI will be charging $10 for adults ($9 for youth/disabled, $7 for FastPass/Clipper holders) to use the special event sticker they'll have in place for the race. For those looking for other services, the major Bay Area transit options will have a variety of special services:

CalTrain

Golden Gate Ferry

Vallejo Ferry

Alameda Oakland Ferry

Bauer's Luxury Shuttle Service is the official transportation provider for the race. They have provided a few important details for one-way and roundtrip shuttle options.

BAUER'S ONE-WAY SHUTTLE OPTIONS

• From Zazzle Final Mile to the Start Line: $14
  This express shuttle departs from end-of-the-race Zazzle Final Mile and will run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
• From Zazzle Final Mile to the Daly City BART Station: $10
  This express shuttle departs from end-of-the-race Zazzle Final Mile and will run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
• From Zazzle Final Mile to the 22nd Street Caltrain Station: $11
  This express shuttle departs from end-of-the-race Zazzle Final Mile and will run from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

BAUER'S ROUNDTRIP SHUTTLE OPTIONS:

• Emeryville Park & Ride (Emeryville Amtrak Stn): $22
  Before the race the shuttle will pick up from the Emeryville Park & Ride lot at 5:30am and take you to the Start Line. After the race the shuttle will depart from end-of-the-race Zazzle Final Mile at 12:00pm and return to the Emeryville Park & Ride lot.
• Millbrae Park & Ride (Millbrae BART Stn) $22
  Before the race the shuttle will pick up from the Millbrae Park & Ride (BART station at Millbrae Avenue) at 5:30am and take you to the Start Line. After the race the shuttle will depart from end-of-the-race Zazzle Final Mile at 12:00pm and return to the Millbrae Park & Ride lot.
• Mill Valley Park & Ride (Manzanita Parking Lot, Shoreline Hwy): $22
  Before the race the shuttle will pick up from the Mill Valley Park & Ride lot at 5:30am and take you to the Start Line. After the race the shuttle will depart end-of-the-race Zazzle Final Mile at 12:00pm and return to the Mill Valley Park & Ride lot.

There will also be a special parking rate at the Embarcadero Center. AMPCO System Parking will offer a special $10 rate for registered runners. You simply need to show your race bib when you pay for parking. The four available lots for this deal are 1EC, 2EC, 3EC, and 4EC on the map below:

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