44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run
- Date
- January 9, 2027
- Distance
- 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Sponsored by the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club, this run/race/walk event is the oldest footrace in St. Lucie County! The event starts at 7:30 AM on Saturday, January 9, 2027. Registration will take place on-site beginning at 6:30 AM. Participants will race out & back over the South Bridge, starting and finishing at the River Walk Center. Individual water bottles and snacks will be provided. This run is the perfect New Year's Resolution!
Entry Fee: $35 received on or before November 30, 2026; $40 after this date; Student Fee (19 and under): $25 (no other discount applies) on or before November 30, 2026, $30 after this date; Entry fees are non-refundable.
Registration: Online here at RunSignup, online at www.fpsunrisekiwanis.com, or mail the completed application with check/money order to Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club, 600 Citrus Avenue, Suite 200, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. All race packets will be distributed on race day.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Pierce, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Pierce, FL
Population
48,094
as of 2023
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run
- Date
- January 9, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run?
- 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run is a running race held in Fort Pierce, Florida on January 9, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027 in Fort Pierce, Florida at Fort Pierce River Walk Center, Fort Pierce, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run
Jan 9, 2027