The 17th Annual Hilton Head Island Bridge Run will be held on
Saturday, November 8th., 2008 at 8:00am. The 10K Road Race, 5K Fun Run & Health Walk will start and finish at Crossing's Park and take participants over
the Cross Island Expressway. The 10K Road Race will feature all standard race
divisions. The 5K run will feature limited divisions. All participants will
receive a colorful Bridge Run T-shirt. An award ceremony featuring
refreshments, live music, and door prizes will be held following the race.
Friday night prior to the Bridge Run, The Mall at Shelter Cove will host Late
Registration and Race Packet Pick-Up.
Since 1992, the Hilton Head
Bridge Run has hosted over 8,500 runners and walkers and has raised more than $
22,800 for the area charities. The Lowcountry tradition continues in 2008 when
more than 500 men, women, and children will challenge themselves and the
elements during the 17th Annual Hilton Head Island Bridge Run.
Additional Upcoming Events:
December 20- Hilton Head Island Jingle Jingle 5K
Run
January 1st, 2009 - Bluffton New Years Day Polar Bear 5K
Feb. 7th - Hilton Head Half Marathon 10K/5K
ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION
$25.00
Registration Post Marked 11/3 Event confirmations will not be sent
$30.00
Registration at Packet Pick-Up 11/7 - 5-7pm Mall at Shelter Cove
$30.00 Race Day Registration 11/8 @
6:30am - 7:30am
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, Nov. 7th at the
Mall at Shelter Cove, Hwy. 278 Friday, , 5pm-8:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 8th - Crossings Park - 6:30 - 7:30am
Packets cannot be mailed,
you must pick-up
THE RACE
Each mile will be clearly marked with split
times Water will be available at each mile Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
first aid station will be available at start/finish area. T-shirts Colorful
100% cotton shirts guaranteed to all participants
THE BRIDGE
One Bridge and Overpass, over 1 mile span, out & back
10K
COURSE
The Hilton Head Island Bridge Run will start and finish at
Crossings Park at 8:00am. The course is out and back, first mile two miles are
flat, then over bridge and overpass for one mile then about 1 mile flat, turn
around and come back.
5K COUSE
The 5K will also start and
finish at Crossings Park at 8:00am. The course is out and back, first 2 miles
are flat, then half way up bridge turn around and come back.
PARKING
Free parking is available at Crossings Park
10K & 5K
Run
Starting line Runners will start at 8:00am 5K Health Walk
Start/Finish Walkers will start shortly after runners Walkers will not be
officially timed Walkers will have 1 hour to complete walk
10K RUN
DIVISIONS
Male & Female 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.
NO DUPLICATIONS 10K AWARDS
Cash prizes to top 3 M/F overall
$100 - 1st place, $50 - 2nd place , $25 - 3rd place Prizes & Gift
Certificates to top 3 M/F Masters 40+ Prizes & Gift Certificates to top M/F
Grand Masters 55+ Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
5K RUN
DIVISIONS
Male & Female 19 & Under, 20 - 29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, 60 & over. 5K AWARDS Awards to top 3 M/F in each division
HARRIS TEETER
Award ceremony & Post Race party Crossings
Park Live music, refreshments, door prizes from & more Grand Prize Drawing
TO BENEFIT
A percentage of proceeds go to benefit several
local charities including: Region 9 Special Olympics, the Children1s Relief
Fund, & HH Aquatics
HOST HOTELS...........................ask for Bridge Run discount
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Rate $99. Ph. 843/681-4000
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0810148153&key=48C44
Comfort Inn
Rate $ 55.95 Ph. 843/842-6662
NO STROLLERS, BABY JOGGERS, OR PETS, PLEASE !
Volunteers always needed |
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