There is still time to register before the price increase!
T he 4th annual Beat the Bridge 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
is almost here!

We are thankful you are joining us for the Semper Fi Fund Beat the Bridge this Saturday, March 24th! Below is important information for all participants.

  • Packet Pick Up and Late Registration, Friday, 4:30-7pm, inside the gym at New Bridge Middle School, and Saturday, 6-7:30 AM, at New Bridge Middle School, Jacksonville, NC. There is a $5 price increase for race registration starting Friday.

  • Do you have friends and family who would rather sleep in or have too many activities on Saturday? Have them join you in spirit by registering for the Virtual 5K or Virtual 10K. 

  • Start/Finish Line is at New Bridge Middle School, 401 New Bridge St., Jacksonville, NC 28540

  • Parking - Please do not park in the parking lot or driveway by the New Bridge Middle School gym. There is street parking along New Bridge St. between City Hall and New Bridge Middle School. There is also parking along Riverwalk Park and in surrounding business parking lots.

  • Please familiarize yourself with the race route for the specific race you are running. The maps will be posted at the race. Course maps available HERE. 

  • Spectators -The park along the river between the bridges is a great place for spectators to park. Participants will cross the Old Bridge on Old Bridge St. twice.

  • Dogs - Please use your best judgement in deciding to bring your dogs. Service Dogs are allowed. There will be approximately 450 participants and 150 volunteers at the event. 

  • T-shirts were guaranteed to participants registered prior to March 1st. We ordered extra shirts and they will be available on a first come first served basis at Packet Pick Up. 

  • Bathrooms will be available in the gym at New Bridge Middle School. We will also have two portable toilets on site. One is wheelchair accessible.



Race Timeline
7:45 Opening Ceremony
8:00 AM One Mile Start
8:30 AM 10K Start (after the 1 Mile is finished)
8:35 AM 5K Start

VOLUNTEERS
If you are volunteering we have some helpful hints and tips for race day below:

  • Volunteer check-in is at New Bridge Middle School, 401 New Bridge St., Jacksonville. Please go to the red Semper Fi Fund tent outside by the gym to get your assignment and free volunteer shirt. If there is inclement weather please check-in inside the gym. Course volunteers will pick up their assignment and then drive/walk to their location. Please watch this video for some tips on how to be an awesome race course volunteer.Watch Video

  • Parking - Please do not park in the parking lot or driveway by the New Bridge Middle School gym.There is street parking along New Bridge St. between City Hall and New Bridge Middle School. There is also parking along Riverwalk Park and in surrounding business parking lots.

  • Please dress comfortably and prepare for the possibility of rain. We will Beat the Bridge rain or shine. If you are a course volunteer you may want to bring a chair. Feel free to play music as the athletes go by you. Cheer loudly!
We are very thankful for your participation in our 4th annual Semper Fi Fund Beat the Bridge in Jacksonville, NC! Your participation will help raise funds for the Semper Fi Fund, which provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured service members of all branches of the 
U.S. Armed Forces and their families.