Bay to Breakers has parted ways with Capstone Events, the North Carolina race organizer whose founder and top executive is an active backer of right-wing politics. The iconic San Francisco road race made the move as a result of KnowTheCEO’s report last year that exposed Capstone Chairman John Kane’s contributions to Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz and other extremist, anti-LGBTQ politicians.

John Kane, founder and chairman of road race organizer Capstone Events, is a financial backer of some of Congress’ most extreme politicians, including U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz. Despite this political activity, Black Girls RUN! is partnered with Capstone for Race 13.1 in Charlotte and the company gets financial backing from Zappos, a title sponsor of two events including the upcoming Hamptons Marathon, along with Fleet Feet, Michelob Ultra, United Airlines, Publix and others.

The top executive of a Shake Shack meat supplier is an active financial backer of former president Donald Trump. FEC records show that Tom Richards, President of Richards Grassfed Beef, has given thousands of dollars to Trump’s campaign and to the Winred PAC, which supports GOP congressional candidates.

The 2022 Adidas Pride Collection features the Stan Smith Pride shoe. Smith has given thousands to right-wing politicians, including: former president Donald Trump…

Bay to Breakers owner/operator John Kane helped establish a break-away church that was founded on anti-gay principles.

Bay to Breakers sponsor Pendo has announced it is “breaking” from the race and will not continue as a sponsor. In a May 13th blog post on the company’s website, Joe Chernov explains the decision, citing “political donations that seem misaligned with the inclusive values associated with the race.”

The iconic Bay to Breakers is this weekend and its organizer says it is “a celebration of life, laughter, and the personality of San Francisco.” But its organizer has a dirty secret.