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 $500 billion. It offers dramatic views of Charleston and the surroundning areas.
Will the event be capped?
We are limited to selling 45,000 entries to the 10K Run/Walk. - so register early!
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 seperate 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 behind the IMAX(although nearby, this dock is not the one behind the Aquarium). The dropoff at Patriots Point is 2 miles from the Event Start.
Tell me about the Chip.
All runners and walkers will be issued, in addition to a race number, a ChampionChip which is a transponder that is to be laced to the shoe. Each one has a unique serial number that has been assigned to your race number. It is imperative that you have it laced to your shoe to get timed in the race. Be very careful not to mix it up with anybody else's chip, as they are visually identical. This is a special commemorative chip. You do not have to turn it in- it is yours to keep.
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: Late Registration Info. You may walk-in and register and pick-up packet at the same time at:
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, April 2nd (8am-8pm)
and Fri. April 3rd (8am-10pm); Gaillard Auditorium 77 Calhoun Street
C. On-Line (www.bridgerun.com) until Tuesday, March 31st, with packet pickup at Gaillard Auditorium (77 Calhoun) April 2nd(8 am to 8pm) & April 3rd (8am to 10pm).
How do get to the Gaillard Auditorium EXPO?
If arriving on Interstate 26, bear left as the Interstate ends onto Meeting Street (careful, the right lane goes to 17-S and middle lane to Mt. Pleasant). Follow Meeting Street South (right at the light at the end of the exit ramp) for about one mile, getting into the left lane. Turn left onto Calhoun Street (there will be a 76 Gas Station on your left). The Gaillard Auditorium complex is 2 blocks down on the right, behind the School Board Building.
If coming to Charleston from the North, you will cross the Cooper River Bridges. To your left is South, or downtown Charleston, which is where you want to go. Look for the King Street Downtown exit, (which doubles back on itself where you will make a right to go South on King Street) Follow King Street for about one mile and turn left on Calhoun Street (there will be the Francis Marion Hotel on the right and Marion Square on the left). The Gaillard complex will be abpout 3 blocks on the right, behind the School Board building. If coming to Charleston from the South take Hwy 17 (from Savannah), bear right after crossing the Ashley River Bridge and at the first stoplight bear left to get to Calhoun Street. The Gaillard complex is about one mile down on the right, 2 blocks after the 76 Gas Station.
How do I drive 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.)
