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The Navy's 22nd Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk

May 2008 18
Sun 8:00 AM
Location
No location was chosen
Estimated attendance
 19  people attended.
5.00 5.006

Who organized?
ric brown

The Navy's 22nd Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk presented by SDG&E

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 08:00 AM

Gaslamp Quarter Downtown over the bridge to Tidelands Park in Coronado
San Diego, CA 92101
Venue:
Gaslamp Quarter Downtown over the bridge to Tidelands Park in Coronado

Address:

San Diego, CA 92101

Additional Information
Spectacular 4-Mile Course across the Coronado Bridge! Runners start-8 a.m. Participants line up according to pace per mile. Walkers will have a separate start line following the runners. Baby strollers permitted, sorry, no skateboards, bikes, skates. Guide dogs only! Experience the tradition of one of the Navy's most unique running/walking events and the largest and longest running Bridge Run out there! Enjoy the short, scenic four-mile run/walk from San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter Downtown on Harbor & 5th, across the Coronado Bay Bridge, and into Coronado's beautiful Tidelands Park. The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. This is a certified and sanctioned USAT&F road race. Team entries must be submitted together. Your race entry is non-refundable & race numbers are non-transferable. NO ONE ELSE CAN USE YOUR RACE NUMBER.The event is held rain or shine. No walk-in, phone or fax registration, and no registration on race day. Walkers are encouraged to bring cameras to take some great photos of San Diego and Coronado from on top the bridge. Baby strollers, wheelchairs and guide dogs are permitted (on the course and on the shuttle). Skateboards, bikes, in-line skates and pets are prohibited.
Fees:
Please See Below
Online Registration Closes:
05/14/08 11:59 PM
Website:
http://www.mwrtoday.c...
PLEASE NOTE
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND THIS RACE SELLS OUT AT 8,000 PARTICIPANTS!

Entry Fees
Adult Entry: before 5/3/08 $35, after 5/3/08 $40
Military Active Duty/Seniors (65+): before 5/3/08 $30, after 5/3/08 $35
Children 4-12: before 5/3/08 $20, after 5/3/08 $25
Children 3 & under participate free! No registration required.
Competitive 5-person running teams: before 5/3/08 $180, after 5/3/08 $205
Proceeds
Benefits MWR Quality of Life Programs for Navy personnel

Event Highlights
Entry includes Padres game ticket to Petco Park for the May 25th game at 1:05pm against the Cincinnati Reds.
* Autographed Padres baseball awards for age groups 3 deep in each division & winning team members.
* Command Challenge: Assemble the largest group of military members, families & friends, register by May 3rd & win a prize for your command. Note: Different from the 5-person competitive running team division.
Event Highlights (cont)
* 22nd Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk high-quality, commemorative T-shirt!
* Overall male and female race winners to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the May 25th game.
* Bus transportation back to San Diego from Coronado.
* Sponsor expo, prize drawings, and live entertainment.

Race numbers and confirmation mailed
If you register on or before 5/3/08 you'll receive your race number & event information sheet by mail automatically at no charge! These will be mailed to you starting May 5th.
NOTE: PADRES TICKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED - tickets will be distributed at the pre-registration events and at the finish line on race day. Show your race number to receive your ticket.
Pre-Race Registration Event and packet pickup
Pre-race registration is available on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at RoadRunner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego.
Note: Pre-Race Registration Event is open until the race sells out. Race is capped at 8,000 participants.

Packet Pickup details
On site registration must be made in person - no one else can register you on site. You may pick up your T-shirt & game ticket at this time. If you have already registered, you must bring your race number to receive a T-shirt & game ticket. If you did not receive your number by return mail, bring a valid ID and pick up your number, T-shirt and ticket. You may pick up friends or family race numbers with their authorization. We encourage you to attend this pre-registration event.
Military Pre-Race Registration Events
Friday May 2 at North Island Navy Exchange 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday May 3 at Naval Base San Diego Navy Exchange 11:00am - 4:00pm

* The military's last chance to register at the lowest prices!
Anyone with base access and valid ID may register. Register and pick up your bib number, T-shirt and May 25, 2008 Padres game ticket! Day of race registration is NOT available. * Military Pre-Race Registration Events are open until the race sells out.
Event Hotline
www.mwrtoday.com
(949) 456-5693

Talk about this Meetup

  • Rich
    Posted May 18, 2008 11:40 PM
    Just wanna say that I *heart* you guys and gals.
  • Deborah J
    Posted May 18, 2008 4:04 PM
    Run was great! Scenery was fantastic! Lots of walkers and strollers this year :-P We took the ferry back across - great way to top off a truly San Diego run-event!
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Posted May 17, 2008 5:22 PM
    Former Member
    Hey Rich, I'll walk it with you; I sprained my ankle on Thursday (I'm a very sad sad panda). I was debating whether or not to walk it this year to take pictures; so it's not all bad.
  • ric brown
    Posted May 17, 2008 1:40 PM
    Assistant Organizer
    Lets meet on race day in front of the Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Avenue at 7:30 am? What do you think?
  • Posted May 16, 2008 8:00 PM
    Former Member
    I already picked up my ticket; section 316 row 20 seat 24.. I may not be able to go as I work that afternoon.
  • Rich
    Posted May 16, 2008 10:11 AM
    I'm going to the baseball game. To get tickets sitting together, we have to pick them up together. Who's going to packet pickup at Road Runner Sports on Saturday? Anyone waiting until the end of the race to pick up tickets? What's the deal, yo?
  • Posted May 3, 2008 11:24 PM
    Former Member
    My guest decided to bail on this year's Bridge Run; Therefore, I'm willing to meet-up before and/or after the race..
  • Posted Apr 17, 2008 10:05 PM
    Former Member
    May 25, 2008; Padres vs Reds; Who's up for baseball?

Who attended?

  • 19 attendees
    •  I was too hungover to really enjoy this run. It was still beautiful though. It was interesting to see so many different types of runners in one place with so many different fitness levels. 
    •  It was a challege getting to the top of the bridge, but the views were spectacular. I had a blast with everyone, I think we have the greatest group of individuals. Despite the heat, everyone did great great job. Many thanks to everyone for a great day. 
    •  I enjoyed this race, even though I walked the entire 4 miles in a record-setting 1:30 (1 hour, 30 min, not 1 min, 30 sec), good enough for 5500th place, I believe. It was a wonderful morning, took many pictures, thought about jumping the bridge but saw the suicide prevention sign to sway me, and saw some dude who used to flame on me when I was a plebe (freshman) at USNA. Congrats to our speed demons, Edward and Christine, for placing first in their respective age divisions! Simply awesome! 
    •  The bridge was tough on the way up, but it was smooth sailing from there. I finished in just about 28 minutes. Congrats to Ed and Christine for winning their divisions! 
    • ana
    • ed
    • Miko (+4 guests)