Ready or not, the 42nd annual Cooper River Bridge Run is upon us. By now, you’ve likely decided whether or not you’ll be running to #GetOverIt.
While we can’t tell you how to train for a 10k in 24 hours, we can offer up some suggestions as to how to celebrate once you’ve reached the finish line. Pro tip: you don’t have to run the race in order to celebrate alongside those who did. (Nor do you have to run the race to wear workout clothes to said celebrations.)
Friday
The Expo | 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center | Free | Pick up your race day packet, explore 200+ vendors, participate in activities, + collect plenty of free swag.
Cooper River Bridge Kids’ Run and Wonderfest | 2-7 p.m. | Hampton Park | Free | Foot races, music, jump castles, a mechanical bull, an obstacle course, a climbing wall, pony rides, arts + crafts, face painting, food/drink, + more. 🏃
Cooper River Bridge Run Meet-N-Greet | 4-7 p.m. | Baker & Brewer, 94 Stuart St. | Free | Hang out with your fellow runners and enjoy $5 pints, wood fired pizza and live music. 🏃
Saturday
Cooper River Bridge Run Lunch | 10 a.m.-2 p.m | O-Ku, 463 King St. | Menu prices vary | Enjoy post-run (or for-fun) Sake bloody Marys, mimosas, and sushi. 🍱
Bridge Run Block Party | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Container Bar CHS + Rutledge Cab Co. | The block party will flow between the two restaurants + will feature an oyster roast, food trucks, live music, + more. $2 mimosas, $5 pain killers, plus $6 rise + shine cocktails. Proceeds benefit I Got Legs.
Cooper River Bridge Run: Blues, Brews & BBQ | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Macintosh, 479 King St. | Serving up a limited menu with drink specials in combination with some background bluegrass music.
Run To The Roof - Bridge Run Unofficial After Party | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Rooftop Bar at the Vendue, 19 Vendue Range | Drink + food specials all day long.
Cooper River Bridge Run After Party | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | Mainland Container Co. Kitchen + Bar, 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. | Food and drink specials + live music all night.
Bridge Run Bash 2019 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay St. | DJ United + DJ NattyHeavy, frozen cocktails, and plenty of drink specials.
Dispensary Bridge Run Party | 9 a.m.-2 a.m. | King Street Dispensary, 559 King St. | Live music from various local bands plus the Dispensary’s classic drink menu.
Live Band Bridge Run After Party | 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | The Alley Charleston, 131 Columbus St. | Prizes for the first runners in, live music, a special bridge run menu, + more.
Bridge Run After Party | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Fuel Charleston, 211 Rutledge Ave. | $4 pint specials, giveaways, + more.
Deals/Freebies
Dunkin’ Donuts | Free Beverage | Show your race bib at one of the participating locations April 4-5 and get a free Dunkin’ drink.Holy City CrossFit | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free demos of stretching + recovery work | Runners, family, friends and kiddos are all welcome!
Holy City CrossFit | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free demos of stretching + recovery work | Runners, family, friends and kiddos are all welcome!
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