• 1978. The year that the Cooper River Bridge Run was founded, with 766 participants crossing the Silas N. Pearman Bridge
• $35 million. The direct economic impact of the race in the Holy City
• No. 3. The Bridge Run is recognized as the third largest 10K in the country
• 6. The number of race categories
• 32.9. The average participant’s age
• 38,500. The capped number of participants for this year’s event

What’s the route?

Can I still register?

• March 1 through March 29 (at midnight) for $65
• March 30 through March 31 for $70

How did the event begin?

What if I have somewhere to be on race day?

• Cheap Trick | Friday, March 17 | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $36.50+ | Grab a ticket to jam out to tunes by this American rock band like “Surrender.”
• TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN | Friday, March 17 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B, Charleston | $20 | Spend the evening with Theatre 99 ensemble members as they perform improv using audience suggestions.

• Charleston Brunch Festival | Saturday, March 18 | 12-4 p.m. | Johnson Hagood Stadium, 68 Hagood Ave., Charleston | $50+ | Pair brunch bites from local restaurants and food trucks with mimosas and bloody marys.
• St. Fatty’s Day: 6-Year Anniversary | Saturday, March 18 | 12-10 p.m. | Fatty’s Beer Works, 1436 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Celebrate the holiday at Fatty’s with live music, bites, and a limited-edition beer.

• Bulls Island Paddle and Hike | Sunday, March 19 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Garris Landing, 498 Bulls Island Rd., Awendaw | $145 | Paddle on a guided kayak tour, hike through Boneyard Beach, and take a boat cruise back to Garris Landing.

• Congaree National Park | Hike the boardwalk + trails (or take in the views from a kayak or canoe).
• Dreher Island State Park | Camp out on the shores of Lake Murray in a cabin, tent, or RV.
• Three Rivers Greenway | Bike, walk, or jog along this 15.5-mile (and growing) riverfront trail system. *

• 74º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:26 a.m.
• Set: 7:30 p.m.

• Low: 11:19 a.m. + 11:30 p.m.
• High: 4:55 a.m. + 5:15 p.m.

• The Palmetto, a new 45-room luxury boutique hotel, has opened its doors at 194 East Bay St. Expect a lobby bar serving classic cocktails to guests and the public, select rooms with balconies overlooking East Bay, Faber, and Cumberland streets, and interior design curated by Looney & Associates. Take a peek at the space. 🏨
  

• The founder of a West African condiment company is set to open a new African restaurant, Bintü Atelier, in the former Eastside Bagel space at 8-D Line St. in April. Expect a rotating menu combining Senegalese recipes with “food from across the African continent.” Follow along. 🍴 (The Post and Courier)

• Mount Pleasant will continue its ban on new condominium developments and apartment complexes until mid-March 2024. The moratorium extension is said to be a result of additional time needed to rewrite zoning regulations to align with the town’s Comprehensive Plan. (The Post and Courier)

• MUSC Health has launched a new app, Voice Crisis Alert, to provide resources for children and teens with sickle cell disease to manage their condition and help doctors keep track of their patient’s pain. Learn more. 📱(WCSC)

• Safety checkpoints will be conducted by the Isle of Palms Police Department this weekend, including Ocean Boulevard at 14th Avenue between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. and Palm Boulevard at 10th Avenue from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. (WCBD)

• On Friday, March 31, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a blood drive at the Law Enforcement Center (3691 Leeds Ave.) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. where donors will receive a $10 e-Gift card and have the chance to win a $3,000 e-Gift card. Make an appointment. (WCBD)

• It’s soft-shell crab season, Holy City. Eater Carolinas highlighted The Grocery, FIG, and Park & Grove’s dishes and is looking to put together an extensive list of local soft-shell crab offerings. Have a favorite spot? Help them help you and let ‘em know. 🦀 (Eater Carolinas)
• Five words: Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast. Bookmark the recipe and thank us later.*

• The College of Charleston Cougars lost to San Diego State during the first round of the NCAA Tournament yesterday in Orlando, FL. The final score was 63-57. While we’ll miss cheering on the Cougars, we’ve loved watching their record-setting season, which concluded at 31-4. (The Post and Courier)

• $3 million. That’s the recent sale price of a 2,217-sqft property at 20 Short St. in the Harleston Village neighborhood. Sold by Robertson Allen of The Cassina Group, this transaction signifies the third-highest price per sqft sale on the Lower Peninsula. 🏠
• $241. That’s the real price of a roundtrip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first class tickets, too.*

• Let’s take a deep breath, CHS. While breathing might seem simple, it’s more complex than we realize. Learn about regulated breathing techniques that can enhance health and well-being from Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, MUSC Health researcher and certified yoga therapist. Namaste. 🧘 *

• A cash back card so good, even the experts had to have it. (Hint: Features include up to 5% cash back, a big sign-up bonus, and no annual fee.) See what it is.*

• “Don’t feed the seagulls!” – @holycityglass
• “Keep an eye out for the one-way streets” – @charleston_food_spot
• “When merging on to 17 N. from Coming St. downtown, KEEP moving! Change lanes LATER!” – @eruss28