2008 Neuse River Bridge Run
ENTRY FEES Entry fees are non-refundable and include a race t-shirt if pre-registering on or before 10/1/08. Register online at active.com or use the form below. Pre-registration fee on or before 10/1/08 is $20.00. Afterwards, registration fee is $25.00. After 10/1/08, t-shirts will be distributed on an as-available basis. All mail-in registration forms must be postmarked by 10/1/08.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP Early packet pick-up is available and encouraged on Friday (10/17/08) from noon-7 p.m. at First Baptist Family Life Center in downtown New Bern, located at the corner of Pollock and Hancocks Streets. Packets will contain bib number, t-shirt if pre-registered before 10/1/08, and various promotional items.
BABYSITTING SERVICE Babysitting service is being offered by Play Date at 1910-C S. Glenburnie Road and is available at an additional charge. Call them at (252) 633-5557 for complete details. Reservations MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
PARKING Free parking will be available in and around downtown New Bern. Allow walking time to Union Point Park. NO PARKING AT UNION POINT PARK.
10K RUN SHUTTLE SERVICE The Neuse River Bridge Run Shuttle Service will begin loading 10K runners at 6:30 a.m. The shuttle will transport 10K race participants from Union Point Park to the race start in the Food Lion parking lot located on Hwy. 55 West. The last shuttle will load at 7:50 a.m. to drop off at Food Lion at 8:10 a.m. You must have your Run/Walk bib number to board buses!
5K RUN/WALK Due to the Cunningham Bridge closure, the 5K course will start and end at Union Point Park. The 5K race will start promptly at 8:45 a.m. Please arrive at Union Point Park no later than 8:15 a.m. Race day registration and pre-registration packet pick-up will close at 8:30 a.m.
BAGGAGE/SWEAT SHUTTLE Runners only. A table will be set up at the race start in the Food Lion parking lot to accept pre-labeled runners’ bags. Bags and labels will be provided. Runners will retrieve their belongings at the Baggage/Sweat Shuttle table at the race finish in Union Point Park. There is no fee for this service. The Neuse River Bridge Run and its affiliates will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
RUN FINISH LINE Move swiftly through the finish chute. DO NOT STOP! Continue through the chute to the riverside of the park. Look for refreshment and water tents! Place your Championchip in the chip return bins located at the end of the finish line chute area. Volunteers will be available to assist you with chip removal.
RACE COURSE Both the 5K and 10K are USATF certified point to point footraces. Only runners requesting a chip prior to the race will be offered chip-timing using the Championchip system. Chip will be attached to your shoe. There is a $30.00 surcharge for all unreturned/lost chips.
AWARDS All runners must be chip-timed to be eligible for an award. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall 5K male and female finishers, the top 3 overall 10K male and female finishers, and the top 3 male and female 5K and 10K finishers in the following age categories: under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. No duplicate awards will be given. Award ceremony will take place at the Union Point Park gazebo.Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 8:30 AMSaturday, October 18, 2008 @ 8:30 AMUnion Point Park - Front Street
