Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race 2025 in San Francisco

The Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race began in 2000 when John Brumit decided to ride his plastic-wheeled toy down San Francisco's iconic Lombard Street. That first year, he was the sole participant, but spectators gathered to watch his daring ride. Over time, the tradition continued, the audience grew, and the event became a beloved annual spectacle. Now held on Vermont Street at 20th in Potrero Hill, it attracts participants and onlookers from near and far, celebrating the whimsical fun of racing down steep streets on toy vehicles.

Schedule of Events

The Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race schedule includes dedicated times for participants of different age groups. From 2 to 3 pm, young kids aged 13 and under take the spotlight, rolling down the hill in their toy vehicles. From 3 to 5 pm, the "adult children" join the fun and race down the hill, embracing their inner child in this playful and spirited event.

Rules of the Race

Participants in the Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race must bring their own Big Wheels to join the fun. Racers speed down the curved street on giant plastic tricycles, with strict rules prohibiting rubber wheels, metal frames, or any metal components on the course. The event is all about embracing childlike joy and camaraderie with fellow riders. While the focus is on fun, safety remains a priority—helmets and elbow pads are strongly recommended for all participants.

History

In 2006, someone posted a video of this event, and as a result, the next year's races featured hundreds of participants. Since then, the annual race has been held on Easter Sunday! Later on, in 2008, the race changed its location to Vermont Street (Potrero Hill), and riders say the or better as now the road is more crooked and fun to ride!