The 2013 cooper River Bridge Run was destined from the beginning to be a success. Every year the event raises tens of thousands of dollars for local and national charities, all the while helping to plant smiles on the faces of participants and supporters alike. Every great event needs a kickoff party: The Bridge Run’s was held recently at historic Alhambra Hall in … [Read more...]
Cooper River Bridge Run
Spanning History: More than 30 Years Later, Bridge Run is a Part of Lowcountry Lore
It was Sunday, April 2, 1978. A brilliant blue sky and intense sunshine welcomed an enthusiastic group of runners to Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Little did they know that they were laying the building blocks of an incredible legacy – the Cooper River Bridge Run. The heat was on – literally. The race-time temperature climbed to a balmy 82, quite warm for early April, even … [Read more...]
Cooper River Bridge Run Trivia Questions
In what month and year did the bridge run begin? March 1978 Who was the overall winner of the inaugural race? Benji Durden of Atlanta won in 30:22. Durden later made the 1980 U.S. Olympic marathon team. The race registration fee for 2012 is $30. What was the original fee? $3 and it included a T-shirt. The first race was on a Sunday. The … [Read more...]