Event Description
Participate the NAVY way, with HONOR, COURAGE & COMMITMENT!
This event is hosted by the Navy Region Southwest Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program. The event raises funds to support Quality of Life Programs for Navy personnel. MWR Quality of Life programs support the 500,000+ members of our San Diego Military Family. MWR provides healthy and affordable fitness and recreation opportunities at each of the five Navy bases in San Diego County. MWR operates multiple gymnasiums and fitness centers, swimming pools and beaches, free movie theaters, bowling lanes, golf courses, discount ticket offices, marinas, gear rental centers, youth and teen recreation centers, child care centers, food and beverage facilities, and more. MWR is also the event planner for the military. Beyond the Bridge Run, MWR produces fitness and sporting competitions, educational activities, military child appreciation event, on-going Community Recreation trips, leisure skill classes and recreation programs and seasonal celebrations such as our Spring Fling, Freedom Festival, Beach Bash and the Family Holiday Party. Thank you for supporting our Sailors and their families!
Race Start Line and Course
This is a sanctioned USAT&F 4-mile course. The start line is at One Park Blvd. at Harbor Dr. between the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and the San Diego Convention Center. The course travels along Harbor Dr. to Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy. Participants head east to National Ave., then up and over the Coronado Bay Bridge. The race finishes in Coronado’s Tidelands Park. Walkers are encouraged to bring cameras to take some great photos of San Diego and Coronado from on top of the bridge! Baby strollers, wheelchairs and guide dogs are permitted. Skateboards, bikes, skates, race wheelchairs and pets (with the exception of service animals) are prohibited. All participants must be on the bridge by 8:45 am, approximately 1 mile, to allow for the reopening of traffic lanes.
Run to Remember
The Navy’s Bay Bridge Run/Walk is proud to partner with the Navy Gold Star Program to honor Surviving Family Members of Service Members who lost their lives while on active duty. You too can show your appreciation for their sacrifice by participating in this year’s “I Run to Remember” campaign. Write the name of a Fallen Service Member on the space provided on your race bib or honor all Fallen Service Members with Families, as well as current active duty military and their families. To learn more about the Navy Gold Star Program visit www.navygoldstar.com.
Race Bib Numbers
All participants MUST wear their race bib number on the front in order to cross the Coronado Bridge. The number is required to record your time and place (If the timing option is chosen during registration), and to pick up your event T-shirt and Finisher’s Medal. Numbers are non-transferable so no one else may wear a number assigned to you.
Runner's Gear
You may check in your warm-ups at the start line near registration. All items turned in by 7:30 am will be available for pick up at the finish line by 8 am. All items turned in after 7:30 am will be available after 9 am. All bags subject to search. Do not leave any bags unattended at any time during the event. Do NOT pack valuables. MWR is not responsible for lost items. Bags may be claimed at the finish line when you present your race number.
Finisher's Medal
Each participant who crosses the finish line receives a commemorative finisher’s medal. Simply redeem the tear-away tag from your race bib number at the FINISHER’S MEDAL BOOTH, AFTER the finish line to collect your medal.
T-Shirts
Commemorative high quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton T-shirts are distributed to all registered participants at the Pre-Race Packet Pick Up event at Road Runner Sports and AFTER the finish line booth in Tidelands Park. You must present your race bib to claim your T-shirt. Sizes available while supplies last.
Unique Awards
Awards are presented to the TOP THREE (3) finishers in each AGE division at the awards table next to the stage. Age divisions are as follows: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+. Awards handout will begin around 9:15 am.
Post-Run/Walk Party
Invite your friends to cheer for you at the finish line and celebrate at the post race party at Tidelands Park in Coronado. Enjoy refreshments, live music and sponsor booths. Make plans to stick around for the awards presentation and terrific drawing prizes from approximately 9:15 am-10:30 am. You must be present to win drawing prizes.
Military Command Challenge
Win the title of “Largest Military Command” by participating in the non-race competitive Military Command Challenge. Register the largest group of military members, families and friends. Have each person register individually and write the command name in the space provided during registration. Register the most participants and win the title and $1,000 for your Command Recreation Fund!
Competitive Running Team
Assemble a group of five (5) runners, register as a team and compete. The top three fastest Running Teams (a combination of your 5 team members’ cumulative times) are presented with an award at the ceremony at the end of the race.
Sponsor a Sailor
Not up for running or walking or want to give back to those who serve? Sponsor a Sailor and the race registration and event swag will go to a local Navy Region Southwest Sailor to participate! $30 fee.
Water & Restrooms
Water and restrooms are available at the start and finish line and before the bridge at the Chicano Park water station. It is your responsibility to remain sufficiently hydrated throughout the race. Please keep in mind, all participants must be on the bridge by 8:45 am, approximately 1 mile, to allow for the reopening of traffic lanes.
Lodging
Our generous sponsor, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, is offering special room rates for participants RIGHT AT THE START LINE! This offer is limited -so stay tuned! Pre-Race Food & Beverage Kiosks available at the RACE START for purchase. Avoid the morning rush! Plan on getting to the event early and enjoy coffee and light continental breakfast items before the race stars. Food and beverage items for purchase hosted by the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
Refer Friends Money Back!
Once registered, share your personal link with friends! If 4 of your friends use your referral code to register for this event, you earn $15.00! It's our way of saying thanks for supporting MWR Programs for our Sailors and their families. Once your 4 friends register from the link you'll provide them, your payment method used in your registration will be automatically credited.
NEW! VIP EXPERIENCE
Take part of the VIP Finish Line Experience! In addition to the race entry fee. Package includes: Access to the VIP Finish Line area with seating, Pre-packaged continental breakfast, hot coffee and juices, and a Souvenir Commemorative Event Poster. $20 per person in addition to your entry fee. Limited availability and can only be reserved when you register – add this Experience today!
VIRTUAL BRIDGE RUN
Can’t make it to the race? We’ve got you covered! Sign up for the Virtual Bridge Run/Walk. Participate from anywhere, anytime. Receive your swag bag complete with finisher’s medal and event T-shirt for putting in the effort. Shipping to standardize US address, deliverable by USPS. If you register after 5/1/22, we cannot guarantee that your race packet will arrive prior to May 15. Available while supplies last.
2022 Entry Fees
Adult Entry
on or before 2/28/22................................................................ $47
on or before 3/31/22................................................................ $50
after 3/31/22............................................................................ $53
Military Active Duty AND Seniors 65+
on or before 2/28/22............................................................... $40
on or before 3/31/22............................................................... $43
after 3/31/22........................................................................... $46
Children (4-10 years old)
on or before 2/28/22............................................................... $26
on or before 3/31/22............................................................... $29
after 3/31/22........................................................................... $32
5-person Competitive Running Team
on or before 2/28/22............................................................... $240
on or before 3/31/22............................................................... $255
after 3/31/22........................................................................... $270
Virtual Entry
Adult (ages 11-64).................................................................. $35
Military Active Duty AND Seniors 65+.................................... $32
Children (ages 4-10)............................................................... $25
Sponsor a Sailor................................................................... $30
Volunteers
There are multiple volunteer opportunities to take part in the event during race weekend from May 13-16, 2022. Duties include: set up, pre-race registration, refreshment distribution, water stations, t-shirt and medal distribution, clean-up and more.
Upon volunteer check-in, registered volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt. Volunteers will receive a Letter of Appreciation (LOA) on site, after the completion of the duties. Community service hours can be signed off by the Volunteer Coordinator at the completion of the event. If you have registered for multiple events, you will receive an email for each event that you have volunteered for and a separate LOA will be given for each shift.
For group or command registration please contact our Volunteer Coordinator directly, BridgeRunVolunteers@navylifesw.com
Questions
If you have questions please contact navybaybridgerun@gmail.com
