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K-Pop Star SUGA Crashes SF's Wild Bay to Breakers Race
22 May
Summary
- BTS member SUGA participated in the Bay to Breakers race, surprising many.
- He completed the 12K race in 1:04:43, running before a group concert.
- Organizers and fellow runners were unaware of his presence beforehand.
K-pop sensation SUGA of BTS unexpectedly joined the nearly 115-year-old Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco. The international artist participated in the 12K event early on May 17, 2026, just hours before a concert at Stanford Stadium. SUGA completed the race with a respectable time of 1:04:43, a pace of 8:41 per mile.
His participation was revealed during a livestream by fellow BTS member RM, who mentioned SUGA's daily 10K runs. The Bay to Breakers organizers and fellow participants were unaware that the pop superstar, who registered under his real name Min Yoon-gi, would be running. He reportedly aimed to blend in, running between costumed participants and opting for casual attire.
Some fans noted a camera clipped to SUGA's cap, sparking hope for future vlog content detailing his running adventure. The Bay to Breakers race is a well-known San Francisco tradition attracting thousands of participants in creative costumes.
