Washington · 8K · 3 Mile
Beat the Bridge
Beat the Bridge is a 8K and 3 Mile event held in Seattle, Washington. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Distances
- 8K, 3 Mile
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / urban
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- beatthebridge.org
About the Beat the Bridge
A beloved Seattle 8K where runners race to 'beat' the University Bridge before it raises, starting and finishing near Husky Stadium and raising funds for type 1 diabetes research.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Major Pacific Northwest charity run benefiting type 1 diabetes research (formerly JDRF); 40+ years running
- Notes
- Large Seattle charity race.
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Beat the Bridge: common questions
- When is the Beat the Bridge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Beat the Bridge held?
- In Seattle, Washington.
- What distances does the Beat the Bridge offer?
- 8K and 3 Mile.
- How many people run the Beat the Bridge?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Beat the Bridge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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