Great News for Bay to Breakers Revelers!
A lot of friends were distressed by news that Bay to Breakers was clamping down on participants with a penchant for partying. Well today there's some good news for the racy racers. While booze are still banned, nudity is now allowed. Check out the KRON 4 report below for details:
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Organizers of the ING Bay to Breakers race are backing off from some of the new rules previously announced for this year's competition.
Spokesman Sam Singer tells KRON 4's Darya Folsom there will be no ban on nudity or floats during the race which goes from Market Street to Ocean Beach. Organizers are holding firm on the ban on alcohol.
"A number of people who run in the race, a number of people who live in the neighborhood said there is a one-word problem with Bay to Breakers and that's alcohol," Singer said. "We want people to be able to enjoy the fun, zany, outrageous nature of the race as well the serious nature and tradition of Bay to Breakers, but what we really need people to do is show respect for the race and the neighborhoods of San Francisco."
Organizers also still hope to force everyone running to pay the entry fee. Singer says that's to help cover the costs of port-a-potties, security, and clean-up. He adds the key is for people to treat each other and the City with respect.
"This year we're not going to allow people have kegs on those floats," Singer added. We're not going to let them carry copious amounts of hard liquor. I think if people act responsibly, treat each other with respect, there won't be a problem. If you try to bring a keg, they're going to be confiscated and bottles taken away because they're just not safe."
San Francisco Supervisors issued the permit for this year's race earlier this week. The ING Bay to Breakers is scheduled for May 17th.
(Copyright 2009, KRON 4, All rights reserved.)
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Organizers of the ING Bay to Breakers race are backing off from some of the new rules previously announced for this year's competition.
Spokesman Sam Singer tells KRON 4's Darya Folsom there will be no ban on nudity or floats during the race which goes from Market Street to Ocean Beach. Organizers are holding firm on the ban on alcohol.
"A number of people who run in the race, a number of people who live in the neighborhood said there is a one-word problem with Bay to Breakers and that's alcohol," Singer said. "We want people to be able to enjoy the fun, zany, outrageous nature of the race as well the serious nature and tradition of Bay to Breakers, but what we really need people to do is show respect for the race and the neighborhoods of San Francisco."
Organizers also still hope to force everyone running to pay the entry fee. Singer says that's to help cover the costs of port-a-potties, security, and clean-up. He adds the key is for people to treat each other and the City with respect.
"This year we're not going to allow people have kegs on those floats," Singer added. We're not going to let them carry copious amounts of hard liquor. I think if people act responsibly, treat each other with respect, there won't be a problem. If you try to bring a keg, they're going to be confiscated and bottles taken away because they're just not safe."
San Francisco Supervisors issued the permit for this year's race earlier this week. The ING Bay to Breakers is scheduled for May 17th.
(Copyright 2009, KRON 4, All rights reserved.)
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