[Nfbsf] Next Bay to Brakers!

[Timothy Elder]

Hello all,

The San Francisco chapter of the NFB is again organizing a group to participate in the world-famous Bay to Breakers foot race.  For those who aren't aware, San Francisco's Bay to Breakers is an annual footrace that has run continuously for over 100 years as a staple to the City by the Bay.  With a starting point near the San Francisco Bay, a few blocks from The Embarcadero, the 12K race runs west through the city and finishes at the Great Highway where breakers crash onto the Pacific Coast's Ocean Beach.  The 2017 edition will take place on Sunday, May 21st.
Participants dress up in creative costumes and run/walk a 12 km course through the city.  For fun, some participants bind themselves together in what is known as a "centipede," and dress up in a creative theme.  Examples include runners with chairs strapped to their backs pretending to be a roller coaster, runners holding cardboard cut-outs painted as a MUNI bus, and other similar themes.

Please see below for details because we have limited spots at the discounted price point.  First to pay will receive priority.

Last year, we built a harness contraption made of nimble plastic pipes and hoses that allows a group of blind people to all move together in perfect synchronicity through the race course.  It was a fun and informative example of what blind people can do when we work together and apply a little bit of ingenuity.  We received several press interviews about our group and, notwithstanding the many other odd spectacles at the event, still received much attention for our movement.  We also made cool t-shirts sporting our centipede spirit.

Runners and walkers of all speeds and abilities are welcome.  We move at a pace that works for everyone.


Here's what you need to know to join the centipede.

When: Sunday, May 21, 2017  starting at 8:00 AM. We will grab lunch together near the finish line festival after the race, but folks can leave any time after we cross the finish line.

Where: The starting line is at Main St. & Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105 (a few blocks from The Embarcadero), and the finish line is at the Ocean Beach Parking Lot, Great Highway [B/W JFK Dr. & Lincoln Way], San Francisco, CA 94122.  BART runs special early trains on that Sunday to accommodate the event.

Cost: $60.  Grants available for those who express need).  Your packet includes the following benefits:
.Official Under Armour Runners' T
.Finisher Medal
.3-Month MapMyRun MVP Membership
.On-Course access to finish festival

How to Join: Bring $60 to the next San Francisco chapter meeting on Tuesday, April 11 or PayPal the money to tim at timeldermusic.com<mailto:tim at timeldermusic.com> along with your email address, phone number and t-shirt size/gender.  Those seeking to participate in conjunction with the USABA LightHouse Fitness Challenge should confirm with Serena Olsen at the San Francisco LightHouse. SOlsen at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:SOlsen at lighthouse-sf.org> or (415) 431-1481.


We have limited spots in our centipede at this price point.  First to pay is first to claim a spot.  All are free to join the group as an individual tag-along, but you may need to register and pay for the more expensive individual runner price.

In addition to your registration fee, I need the following from you.
birth date:
gender
preferred shirt size:
active email address:
phone number:
walking or running:
  The chapter will complete your registration and make arrangements for picking up race packets.

The following individuals have committed to join the centipede thus far and get priority if they provide the $60 to me at the next chapter meeting or send it via PayPal.
Tim Elder
Christina Daniels
Jordyn Castor
Kit Lau
Amy Liu

We anticipate spots will fill fast given our partnership with the Fitness Challenge activities going on through the LightHouse.  Don't delay.  Join today!