What's so special about the Ravenel Bridge?
The new Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is 2.5 miles long and 200 feet high (about 30 feet higher than the old bridges). The slope is 4%. The towers are 550 feet tall, and the bridge was completed well ahead of schedule and under the budget of $700 million. It offers dramatic views of Charleston and the surrounding areas.
Packet Mail-Out
All Packets are mailed out in batches from March 1st. Packets are NOT mailed according to when you registered or who you registered with. Therefore, if you registered your whole family at the same time, you may still see some packets before others. In this case, please give us one week, and then call us (843)-856-1949. Please do not wait until the week before the race to call about a missing packet.
Will the event be capped?
We are limited to selling 40,000 entries to the 10K Run/Walk. - so register early!
Where is my Chip?
The Bridge Run will be using a new timing system this year. Your timing chip is embedded into your number. DO NOT REMOVE the timing tag. The Tag remains attached to your bib. Be careful not to fold the tag, as this could damage it.
What is the slope?
The slope of the new Ravenel Bridge is 4%: the slope to the top is over one mile long (the bridge is 2.5 miles long). The roadway is almost 200 feet high, while the top of the supporting towers is over 550 feet! (about the height of the Washington Monument in the Nation's capital)
Can I run with a Baby Stroller/ Baby Jogger?
For safety reasons (concerning both your baby and the participants around you), baby strollers/ baby joggers are not allowed: the course is too congested, as are the start and finish staging areas. You are encouraged to bring strollers to the 'Kids Run', which is on Friday afternoon at Hampton Park.
Is there a separate Walk?
This is a combined 10K event- all walkers and runners will start and finish at the same places. All entrants- including walkers- will be issued the championchip timing device; and will appear in the full results.
How do I get to the 10K start?
Remember that this is a point to point race and that the bridge going to Mt. Pleasant will close to all traffic at 7:00 am. Shuttle buses will be running from Calhoun Street (adjacent to the Gaillard Auditorium) from 5:00 to 6:45 am, after which you will be responsible for your own transportation.
You must be in line by 6:30 am.
The Interstate 526 bridge (accessible from interstate 26) will remain open, however it is about a 20 mile trip from downtown Charleston to the race start via this route.
The boat shuttle is also an option- you may purchase a ticket with your registration. Purchasers will be on a list at the dock. Boat leaves from the new dock next to the aquarium (although nearby, this dock is not the one behind the Aquarium). The dropoff at Patriots Point is 2 miles from the Event Start.
Where do I get the personalized photos.
Personalized photos of YOU crossing the finish line can be found at www.islandphoto.com.
Tell me about the Awards Ceremony
The Overall Awards will be presented as usual at the finish Line Festivities in Marion Square, at about 10 am. New this year is the Chick-fil-A 'Top 100' award, which goes to the top 50 local Men and the top 50 local Women. A cutoff time for men and women will be called, and the awards will be picked up at the nearby Chick-fil-A tent.
The Age Group Awards will immediately follow. Top 3 in each age-group will be called, plus a cutoff time for the top 5% in the group. All Age-group awards will be picked up at the Running Club tent adjacent to the Stage. Age group awards go to the top 5%, or the top 25 if there are more than 500 people in the group.
REGISTRATION
Assuming it does not fill, these are the options: You may walk-in and register:
A. Bridge Run Office (716 S. Shelmore Blvd Suite 105, Mt Pleasant, near the Bi-Lo Shopping Center) 10 am to 5 pm now through Tuesday, March 31st.
B. At the Fabulous Bridge Run EXPO, Thursday, March 25th (12noon-8pm)
and Fri. March 26th (8am-9pm);
C. On-Line (www.bridgerun.com) until Tuesday, March 31st, with packet pickup at the Expo
How do I get to the Start in Mt. Pleasant?
Cooper River Bridge closes at 7am.
From the South, take Highway 17 North over the Cooper River Bridges to 526 Business (not interstate 526, which goes to North Charleston), which is a right turn. This road runs into Coleman Blvd (703) at Sea Island Shopping Center, about 3/4 mile East of the finish. (a right on Coleman Blvd.)
From the North, take Hwy 17 South and take the exit ramp for 526 Business (South, not interstate 526, which goes to North Charleston). This road runs into Coleman Blvd (703) at Sea Island Shopping Center, about 3/4 mile East of the finish. (a right on Coleman Blvd.)
From I-26 and the airport, take I-526 to Mt. Pleasant. This road will turn into Business 526 as it crosses Hwy 17, keep going until this road runs into Coleman Blvd (703) at Sea Island Shopping Center, about 3/4 mile East of the finish. (a right on Coleman Blvd.)
