Cooper River Bridge Run | Competitive Wheelchair
 

Wheelchair Race Is Saturday April 5, 2025

Sponsored by

 

 

Push rim chairs only, no handcycles at this event.

Event details and schedule

  • Join us for the April 5, 2025 Cooper River Bridge Run Wheelchair Division.
  • This event is like no other in elite hospitality. Our sponsors provide accommodations and transportation. As well as pre-race and post-race opportunities to socialize with other racers and eat local cuisine.
  • The competitive wheelchair division abides by WTFUSA rules and follows the point-to-point 10K from Mt. Pleasant to downtown Charleston. We ask all racers provide written/ e-file verification of an official 10K finish under 45 minutes within the last year to qualify for the race. E-files can be sent to Kim Aquino at ksaquino@aol.com.
  • A limited number of hotel accommodations may be provided to athletes only. While we welcome families, we cannot provide hotel accommodations. Please contact the Wheelchair Coordinator, Kim Aquino at ksaquino@aol.com , 843-324-3296.
  • Hotel address: DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant  1330 Stuart Engals Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
  • Airport Pick up: Available upon request
  • Packet Pickup: Friday, April 4, 2025
  • Pre-Race Dinner- Light meal provided.   Attendance is highly encouraged to get last minute details for the event.
  • There will be no race day registration or packet pick- up!
  • Athletes that make hotel and/or transportation arrangements that are a “no show/no call” by 3/1/2024 will be financially responsible for the charges incurred.

Race day information:

The Wheelchair Division provides transportation to and from the event for athletes, families and volunteers.

  • Race Day transportation from Hotel Conference Room Lobby at 5:00 AM
  • The race start at 7:25, staging at 7:10.
  • Everyday chairs will be taken to the finish line/ staging area.
  • Awards Ceremony starts at 10:00 AM in Marion Square. Awards will be given out at the ceremony, but prize money will be mailed to the winners. (W-9 must be submitted prior to the race)
  • Athletes, families, and volunteers typically return to the hotel immediately following the awards ceremony.

Wheelchair Division – Awards

Overall  (male & female)            1st – $1,000, 2nd – $600, 3rd – $400, 4th – $200

Masters (male & female)            1st – $500, 2nd – $300, 3rd -$200

Quad  (male/female)                   1st  – $300

 

             *Course Record Bonus $1,000 (Male – 22:58) (Female – 31:34)

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Aquino at

 843-324-3296 or ksaquino@aol.com

Kim Aquino, CTRS/ PMR

CRBR Wheelchair Division Coordinator