Bay to Breakers isn't a race. It's an experience. It's the weirdness of San Francisco in 12km. It is the world's best race, and I say that without hyperbole. It's for the world's best runners as well as those who just want to have a fun time and run while partying. Or even just party.

Expo: Pier 39 is rather small with the standard race expo stuff (other races, people hocking their running products, etc.). Since it's a small space you had to wait in an orderly line. Took maybe 30 minutes but it was no big deal. You're emailed your bib number to help with checkin and you get a good quality Under Armour shirt.

The Course: 2 relatively flat miles. Then Hayes Street Hill. You may have the ability to run a BQ while hung over, but you're walking up it. Then it's downhill. You run through Golden Gate Park, which is gorgeous. Then you finish with a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Scenery: Lots of naked people. No one you'd want to see. Everyone seems to be in costume. Every block is a party.

Aid stations: Standard water/energy drink. Plus there are two tents for medical treatment if you get hulk smash drunk. At mile 3, there's an on-course sobriety checkpoint so you'll have to pour our your beer. Strangely enough *everyone* has a Camelbak.

Logistics: I got there early for the tortilla tossing and had my coffee. Coming back, it was a bit of a walk to get a city bus that ran you back towards the Embarcadero, but I was back there in short order. As for the race - tens of thousands are doing it, so the later corrals will start 30+ minutes after the elites do. Just be prepared to wait and enjoy Life's Rich Pageant.

This is a race everyone needs to do. I don't care if you can run 2:30 marathons or are a hobby jogger. It's a party where you see things you can't unsee, but smile at the experience. B2B is something you'll remember like your first kiss or the birth of your children. It's the best race you'll ever run.