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Africatown Bridge Challenge 5K and Fun Run
A 5K run/walk over the Cochrane-Africatown Bridge above the Mobile River. Event includes a 5K, a fun run, and a post-race celebration.
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, June 17 · 7:30 - 9:30am CDT
Location
645 Shelby St 645 Shelby Street Mobile, AL 36610
Refund Policy
About this event
- 2 hours
- Mobile eTicket
Organized by:
Africatown Community Development Corporation
Benefits:
ACDC Operating Expenses, community programs and the maintenance of the Old Plateau Cemetery
Location:
Packet pick-up and race day registration will take place at the former Farmers Market located 645 Shelby Street, Mobile, AL 36610 (close to intersection of Shelby Street and Tin Top Lane).
Distance:
The out and back 5K course will take participants from Tin Top Lane, over the Africatown Bridge and back. The 1 Mile course will take participants from Tin Top Lane and to the foot of the Africatown Bridge and back to Tin Top Lane.
Registration:
Register by mail (entries should be postmarked by June 10, 2023), in person at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri, or Fleet Feet in Mobile until noon on June 15, or online until 4 AM, June 16 . Race day registration and packet pick-up will be available from 6:00 – 7:25 AM at the former Farmers Market on Shelby St.
Entry fees:
Race fees include a race shirt.
Awards:
5K: Top male and female, and top three male and female in age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Fun Run: Finishers’ ribbons
Shirts:
To guarantee a shirt on race day, your application must be received by June 10.
Post-Race Party:
Awards, music, and food at the celebration at the Farmers Market.
Weather Disclaimer:
The Africatown Bridge Challenge will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or dangerous weather conditions, the Africatown Community Development Corporation reserves the right to postpone the start of or to cancel the Africatown Bridge Challenge 5K and 1 Mile.
No refunds will be granted.