Beat The Bridge

Event Overview

Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D is a fundraiser for Breakthrough T1D — the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-05-09
• Location: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
• Events: 8K run and wheelchair race, 3-mile walk, 1-mile fun run, Diaper Derby for toddlers
• Course: The course travels over Seattle’s University Bridge, which is raised during the race

Challenge Aspect

Participants try to cross the bridge before it is raised. Those who don't beat the bridge must wait, with music and entertainment, for the bridge to come back down.

Community Impact

• History: For 42 years, the Seattle community has come together to help Breakthrough T1D raise funds to cure, prevent, and better treat T1D.
• Next Year: We hope you will join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for the 43rd Annual Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D.

More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Beat The Bridge.