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Load Testing - Bridge Run (Draft)

Sun November 3, 2013 Camden, NJ 08102 US Directions
This Race is in Draft Mode

Events

10K Run

8:30AM EST

Kids Event

8:45AM EST

2 Mile Walk

8:30AM EST

Description

This 10K certified course begins at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge on the New Jersey side, crosses the bridge, doubles back, takes you through the waterfront area and finishes in Campbell's Field. A two-mile bridge walk immediately follows the start of the run. A Kids Event takes place at Campbell's Field during the race.

Place

401 N. Delaware Ave
Camden, NJ US 08102

Race Info:

10K Fee: $35
10K Registration will cap at 4,250.

Walk Fee: $25
*children 10 and under are free for the walk but must be registered and accompanied by an adult
Walk Registration will cap at 1,000.
There is no in-person registration this year at the running stores.

Kids Event Fee: $10
*Kids Event takes place at 8:45 am. Due to the timing of the Kids Event, kids and their supervising adult will not be able to participate in the walk or the run.

ALL ENTRIES

NO MAIL IN REGISTRATION
NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AT THE RUNNING STORES
T-shirts guaranteed to the first 4,250 10K registrants
T-shirts guaranteed to the first 1,000 walk registrants
There are no refunds
Walker & Kids Event Registration will be available on event day

RUNNERS ONLY

NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATION
All runners must be paid registrants
No jogging strollers in the 10K competition
No IPODS or MP3 Players in 10K competition (USATF rule for safety and insurance reasons)
Must complete the race in 90 minutes

WALKERS ONLY

Walkers must complete the 2 mile walk in 50 minutes
Children 10 and under are free but need to be registered and accompanied by a
registered adult 
There will be event day registration for Walkers & Kids Event 

Runners, who have placed in the top five overall or top three masters in this event last year, contact Larc School at events@larcschool.org by October 20th to receive a comp entry.

T-Shirts:

T-shirts guaranteed to the first 4,250 10K registrants.
T-shirts guaranteed to the first 1,000 walk registrants. 

Team Info:

-Teams must register online
-No day-of team registration
-Team scoring based on time of runners, not place
-Three to a team to score - no maximum
-There is no team fee

Team Categories:
•Male Open
•Female Open

TEAM PACKET PICK-UP
Teams who would like to pick up their packets early must fax a complete list of team members to the store location before pick up. Team packet pick up is only available at the Haddonfield Running Company in Haddonfield, NJ.

Haddonfield Running Co.
Fax Number: 856-428-1115

EVENT DAY PACKET PICK-UP
All packets will be available for picket up on event day from 6:15 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at Campbell's Field, 401 N. Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ 08102.

 

Packet Pick-Up Info:

Prior to race day pick up your packet on...

Wednesday 10/31/12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday 11/1/12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 11/2/12 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (extended hours) 
Saturday 11/3/12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the following locations:
You must select your location preference for packet pick-up on your application.

Haddonfield Running Company
121 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ
856-428-1666

SJ Running & Tri Company
86 N. Main Street, Mullica Hill, NJ
856-223-9350

Moorestown Running Company
115 West Main Street
Moorestown, NJ
856-234-9371

Unless otherwise noted on your application, packets will be held at the Haddonfield store. Any pre-registration packets not picked up will be available on race day at Campbell's Field starting at 6:15 am.

TEAM PACKET PICK-UP
Teams who would like to pick up their packets early must fax a complete list of team members to the store location before pick up. Team packet pick up is only available at the Haddonfield Running Company in Haddonfield, NJ. 

Haddonfield Running Co.
Fax Number: 856-428-1115
 
EVENT DAY PACKET PICK-UP
All packets will be available for picket up on event day from 6:15 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at Campbell's Field, 401 N. Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ 08102.

Any pre-registration packets not picked up will be available on race day at Campbell's Field.

Event Day Schedule

November 4, 2012

6:15 am Packet Pick Up Opens (at Campbell's Field)
7:45 am Opening Ceremony
8:05 am Participants Led to Starting Line
8:20 am Final Race Instructions
8:30 am 10K Event Starts
8:35 am 2 Mile Walk Starts
8:45 am Kids Event Starts (at Campbell's Field)
9:00 am First Runner Crosses Finishline 
9:45 am Awards Ceremony, Event Concludes

 

Other Info

RESULTS
Visit www.runthebridge.org for results.

BAG CHECK
A bag check will be available at Campbell's Field. Please use your discretion as to what personal items you store in the bag. Do not store any items of value. We are unable to guarantee the security of the bag check. Unclaimed bags will be removed from Campbell's Field by 10:30am.

WATER STATIONS
Water stations will be at miles 1.5, 3, 5 and finish line.

RESTROOMS
The restrooms at Campbell's Field are available and there will be portable facilities on Pearl Street as we move up to the bridge.

POST EVENT REFRESHMENTS
Post race refreshments will be provided to all participants with a bib after the event. Refreshments are sponsored by Brooklawn ShopRite.

COFFEE
There will be a Melitta Coffee truck handing out free coffee on the field.

STROLLERS
Strollers are permitted for the walk only.

ANIMALS
No animals are permitted on the bridge.

Parking

In an effort to best accommodate race participants on Sunday, November 4, arrive early and please check www.runthebridge.org for the most up-to-date logistic, traffic and parking info.

6:00am – 11am: Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Participants & Spectators park for free in Lot 11

*Follow Cooper all the way to Delaware. Lot 11 will be in front of you. Lot attendants will direct you to additional parking. ANYONE PARKING IN LOT 11 OR 12 WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE RACE IS OVER TO EXIT THE PARKING LOT DUE TO THE COURSE CHANGE.

ALT. ROUTE: Go through light at Cooper Street. Turn onto Market Street and follow Market Street to Delaware Ave. Turn right. The next light is Cooper Street. The parking lot will be on your left.

ADDITIONAL PARKING is available in the Camden County College, Camden City Campus Parking Garage located on the corners of 6th and Penn Streets (turn right off Cooper Street onto 6th Street, then right on Penn to CCC lot entrance). PARK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE EARLY.

Course Description

10K Course Written Directions: 

Start at toll gates on the Jersey Side
-Run over the bridge on westbound lanes, turnaround on Philly side at the break in the barriers. TURNAROUND IS ON THE BRIDGE.
-Run back over bridge on eastbound lanes.
-Bear to the right at the base of the bridge and take 2nd right onto Broadway.
-At the light, make a right onto Cooper Street.
-Follow Cooper Street to 3rd Street and make a left onto 3rd Street.
-Take 3rd Street to Clinton Street and make a right onto Clinton Street.
-Follow Battleship Place around to the Promenade/Brick Walk.
-At the circle by the Battleship, go around then bear off to the paved driveway up the hill to the circle at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and go around the circle onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
-Continue to 3rd Street and turn left onto 3rd Street.
-Take 3rd Street to Federal Street and turn left onto Federal Street.
-Take Federal Street to Delaware Ave and turn right onto Delaware Ave.
-Take Delaware Ave to Market Street and turn right onto Market Street.
-Take the first left onto N. Front Street.
-Take the first left onto Cooper Street.
-Take Cooper Street to Delaware Ave and turn right on Delaware Ave.
-Stay on Delaware and take left into Campbell's Field, Right Field Entrance.
-Run across right field toward center field..
-The finish line will be staged in center field.
 

 2-Mile Bridge Walk Written Directions:

-Start at the toll gates on the Jersey side. Line up well behind the runners.
-Walk up to the 1-mile marker staying close to the center barrier in the westbound lanes.
-Turnaround at the 1-mile marker now walking close to the water still in the westbound lane but walking back down the bridge toward the Jersey tolls.
-The Walker Finish Line is where the start took place.
-Walkers must complete the bridge walk in 50 minutes or less.

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