Massive conspicuous consumption of outrageous billionists. Tens of thousands of people are expected to hit San Franciscos streets for the iconic beta breakers race, the run is not without controversy. More than 50,000 people are said to be participating in the event which crosses the city welcoming for some but not for everyone. Leann melendez is live near the starting line. Leann . Thats right right behind me, on howard and main im going to do this right now. Im going to start my stopwatch there you go and the race begins in about eight hours. Its a fun only in San Francisco event. To others well, its a nightmare nightmare. You know beta breakers is just hours away when the sneakers with the led lights appear. There seem to be more portapotties than cars in the city. Thats a lot of restrooms for seven and a half miles. This is the main culprit. Drinking alcohol is it not allowed during the race, Andrew Stevens and his friends have every right to tap that keg before and after the event
Thousands of runners are getting ready to run one of the most iconic races in the world the bay to breakers. Originally called the crosscity race. Its a tradition thats more than asen is try old. Cornell bernard joins us live from the starting gates. Good morning. Here we go. Let the games begin. Two hours away from the bay to breakers. Barricades are up. The starting line and ready and the runners, well a lot of them are not here yesterday. But they are slowly trickling in. About 50,000 runners, to be exact, making the iconic 7mile trek. Its a oneofakind race, quirky fun, crazy perhaps. Lots of costumes. Some people opting for no costumes, at all. No clothes, in fact. Police say have fun but leave the alcohol at home. Police will be cracking down on booze. If you are spotted drinking on the course, that alcohol will be taken away from you. Extra security is on hand as well. They want to make sure the race is safe and fun. This year extra portapotties will be on hand. 1100, to be exact
Dress in layers if you can. And good luck to all the runners. If you like yesterday, you will like today. Ill let you know when we can break out of this weather pattern. Carolyn. Thank you, frances. The footrace is expected to begin in San Francisco in just a few hours. Heres a look at the route for the bay to breakers. More than 50,000 people are said to be participating in the event. The race is more than a century old but some people say its recent history has evolved into one big frat party. Lyanne melendez has a preview. You know bay to breakers is just hours away when the sneakers with the led lights appear. Yes, there seems to be more portapottyies than cars in the city. We have over 1,000 portapottyies over the 7 1 2 mile course. Thats a lot of rest rooms for 7 1 2 miles. Though drinking is not allowed during the race, they have the right to tap the keg before and after the event. City has tried to curb the amount of alcohol climbed. This year there are two sobering stations. N
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