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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Great River Bridge Race

Once a year Burlington lets runners cross the cable-stayed Great River Bridge over the Mississippi, normally closed to pedestrians.

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Novelty course · Burlington, IA

Great River Bridge Race is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Burlington, Iowa, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, Sept 19, 2026; next date TBA
Start 9:00 AM
Third Saturday of September
Where
Port of Burlington
400 N Front St
Burlington, IA 52601 · Des Moines
Directions
Entry
$30 (5K/10K), $25 (walk)
Register
Organized by
Burlington Parks and Recreation
30th annual in 2026
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • closed bridge
  • Mississippi River
  • bridge walk option
  • chip timed

2026 Season completed

Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • Sat, Sept 19, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Timed 5K and 10K plus an untimed 1.5-mile Bridge Walk from the Port of Burlington; proceeds go to city parks.

The run

Distances
10K, 5K, 1.5-mile Bridge Walk
Season
Fall
Benefits
Burlington Parks and Recreation

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.