Beat the Bridge 10k/5k
- Date
- January 23, 2027
- Location
- 50 Court St, Jacksonville, NC
- Distance
- Beat the Bridge 10k · Beat the Bridge 5k · Beat the Bridge Virtual 10k & more
From the Organizer
13th Annual Beat the Bridge 10k & 5k - presented by Marine Chevy
Conquer TWO bridges at the 13th Annual Beat the Bridge 10K/5K event in lovely downtown Jacksonville, NC on January 23, 2027. This event will showcase the charm of the city, the collaboration between the military and local communities, and the resilience and positivity of local athletes. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support Semper Fi & America's Fund. Join us virtually from anywhere and register for one of our virtual categories.
Packet Pickup
Friday, January 22, 2027
Fleet Feet Jacksonville
1154 Western Blvd. Jacksonville
11:00AM-1:00PM
Friday, January 22, 2027
Marine Chevy
1408 Western Blvd. Jacksonville
4:00PM-6:00PM
Everyone that picks up on Friday will be eligible random bib prizes
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Sturgeon City
50 Court St.
6:45AM-8:00AM
**A part of the JOSC Race Series**
More information on the series can be found at www.racejosc.com.
This event is owned & operated by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission. Learn more about us at www.playjosc.com
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
56°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New River Mcaf, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jacksonville, NC
Population
73,507
as of 2023
Elevation
18 ft
Nearest Airport
OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 111 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beat the Bridge 10k/5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beat the Bridge 10k/5k?
- Beat the Bridge 10k/5k is a running race held in Jacksonville, North Carolina on January 23, 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 Beat the Bridge 10k/5k?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027 in Jacksonville, North Carolina at 50 Court St, Jacksonville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beat the Bridge 10k/5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Beat the Bridge 10k/5k
Jan 23, 2027