Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Event Overview

• Event Name: 8th Annual Beaufort Bridge Run 5K Race and 1+ Mile Dog Strut
• Date: November 7, 2026
• Location: 120 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC
• Official Website: Beaufort Bridge Run

Course Details

• Bridges: Participants will run over both Beaufort bridges – the high-rise Gallants Channel (Grayden Paul) Bridge and the Turner Street Bridge.
• View: Exceptional views of the town and waterways, making it a 'race destination' for all running levels.
• Dogs: Dogs are permitted only in the Dog Strut: they are not allowed in the 5K due to NCDOT regulations.
• Strollers: Strollers are welcome in both events.

Registration Information

• Early Sign-Up: The first 200 to register will receive a BBR2025 T-shirt: register by October 3, 2026, to guarantee size.
• Shirt Policy: One shirt per paid participant: free shirts are not available for runners under 12.
• Registration Fees:
  • Adult - $35
  • Under 12 - Free
  • Active military (with ID) - $30
  • After October 26, 2025 - $40, Military - $35.00
• Packet Pickup: Available on October 31st at Cru Wine Bar & Coffee Shop from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, and race day from 7:00am - 7:55am.

Awards and Recognition

• 5K Awards: Overall Female and Male (1st, 2nd, 3rd places), Masters categories (40+), and Youngest/Oldest awards.
• Top 3 by Age Group: Awards for ages 12 & Under to 70+
• Dog Strut: Overall awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
• Giveaway: T-shirt available in various sizes, with an extra charge for XXL.

Post-Race Celebration

• Venue: The Backstreet Pub will host the official post-race party.
• Refreshments: Enjoy beer, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and breakfast food from Turner Street Market.
• Support: Thanks to Liz Kopf and all supporters of the Bridge Run and the Lions Club.
• Activities: After the event, explore the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market and the waterfront boardwalk.

Community Impact

• Awareness: The event highlights diabetes awareness and its health effects.
• Sponsorship: Looking for sponsors to support projects benefiting local non-profit organizations.
• Outreach: Projects target communities in Beaufort, Morehead City, Down East, and surrounding areas.
• Fun Factor: Beaufort is recognized as the Best Small Town in the South by Southern Living Magazine!

Course Certification

• USATF Certified: The course is professionally measured for accuracy.
• Timing: All runners will be chip-timed for their results.
• Details: Further specifics available in Course Maps.
• Pre-Registration: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE: no in-person registration on race day!