Great River Bridge Race
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Burlington, Iowa
- Price $28.49 - $33.49
- Races 3 races
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 29th Annual Great River Bridge Race, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the heart of Burlington, Des Moines! This exciting event invites participants of all skill levels to experience the thrill of crossing the iconic Great River Bridge on foot, a stunning location typically closed to pedestrians. Choose from a timed 10K or 5K race, both starting at 9:00 AM, or join the 1.5-mile Bridge Walk at 9:45 AM for a more leisurely pace.
Not only will you enjoy breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi River, but your participation will also support the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, helping create lasting community spaces. Registration includes a soft-style T-shirt and placement medals for the top three finishers in both the 10K and 5K categories. Plus, food and drinks will be available at The Drake Restaurant, right across from the start/finish line. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a vibrant community event!
Not only will you enjoy breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi River, but your participation will also support the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, helping create lasting community spaces. Registration includes a soft-style T-shirt and placement medals for the top three finishers in both the 10K and 5K categories. Plus, food and drinks will be available at The Drake Restaurant, right across from the start/finish line. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a vibrant community event!
Organiser's Description
_RUNNING FOR OUR PARKS
_JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE! EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF ONE OF THE GREATEST EVENTS IN BURLINGTON THAT BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THIS EVENT OFFERS MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO GIVE EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CROSS THE GREAT RIVER BRIDGE ON FOOT, REGARDLESS OF SKILL LEVEL. ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SO YOU WILL HELP CREATE A LASTING IMPACT FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI, AS THE GREAT RIVER BRIDGE IS TYPICALLY CLOSED TO PEDESTRIANS! THE 10K AND 5K WILL BOTH BE TIMED AND SCORED BY NONSTOP RACE MANAGEMENT [https://www.nonstopraces.com/]. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE NONSTOP RACE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE [https://www.nonstopraces.com/].
THE DRAKE RESTAURANT [https://www.facebook.com/TheDrakeRiverfront] (ACROSS FROM THE STARTING / FINISHING LINE) AT 106 WASHINGTON, WILL HAVE DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEGINNING AT 9AM, AND FOOD STARTING AT 11AM!
EVENT OPTIONS:
*
10K: _9:00 AM, $30_
*
5K: _9:00 AM, $30_
*
BRIDGE WALK: 9_:45 AM $25
__THIS 1.5 MILE WALK IS PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO AREN'T LOOKING FOR THE INTENSE RACE ATMOSPHERE, BUT STILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT. THE BRIDGE WALK WILL NOT BE TIMED._
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
T-SHIRT: SOFTSTYLE RING SPUN COTTON T-SHIRT INCLUDED (MUST REGISTER BEFORE 9/10 TO BE GUARANTEED)
*
PLACEMENT MEDALS (TOP 3 MEN / WOMEN : 10K & 5K)
*
RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
*
...AND OF COURSE, BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI RIVER!
CHECK OUT FOOTAGE FROM A PREVIOUS YEAR'S GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPhgsWgmAoM]
COURSE MAP
THIS EVENT BEGINS AND FINISHES AT THE PORT OF BURLINGTON (400 N. FRONT STREET, BURLINGTON, IA 52601).
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BRIDGE WALK - CLICK FOR MAP [https://www.burlingtoniowa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4961/Bridge-Walk-Route-2023]
*
5K / 10K - CLICK FOR MAP [https://www.burlingtoniowa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4960/GRBR-5k--10k-routes]
(THROUGH DOWNTOWN) - CLICK HERE FOR MAP [https://www.burlingtoniowa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4959/2023-Bridge-Race-Downtown-Route]
RACE PROCEEDS
THE 2025 GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE NORTH HILL PARK AND PLAYGROUND.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
BURLINGTON CITY HALL
400 WASHINGTON ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
OR
RACE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20ST
BEGINNING AT 8:00 AM
PORT OF BURLINGTON
400 FRONT STREET
BURLINGTON, IOWA 52601
RACE RESULTS:
HTTPS://RESULTS.RACEROSTER.COM/V2/EN-US/RESULTS/49D5ZJ93NW729ZCR/RESULTS [https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/49d5zj93nw729zcr/results]
OR VISIT THE NONSTOP RACE MANAGEMENT RESULTS PAGE HERE. [https://www.nonstopraces.com/]
_JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE! EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF ONE OF THE GREATEST EVENTS IN BURLINGTON THAT BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THIS EVENT OFFERS MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO GIVE EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CROSS THE GREAT RIVER BRIDGE ON FOOT, REGARDLESS OF SKILL LEVEL. ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BURLINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SO YOU WILL HELP CREATE A LASTING IMPACT FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI, AS THE GREAT RIVER BRIDGE IS TYPICALLY CLOSED TO PEDESTRIANS! THE 10K AND 5K WILL BOTH BE TIMED AND SCORED BY NONSTOP RACE MANAGEMENT [https://www.nonstopraces.com/]. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE NONSTOP RACE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE [https://www.nonstopraces.com/].
THE DRAKE RESTAURANT [https://www.facebook.com/TheDrakeRiverfront] (ACROSS FROM THE STARTING / FINISHING LINE) AT 106 WASHINGTON, WILL HAVE DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEGINNING AT 9AM, AND FOOD STARTING AT 11AM!
EVENT OPTIONS:
*
10K: _9:00 AM, $30_
*
5K: _9:00 AM, $30_
*
BRIDGE WALK: 9_:45 AM $25
__THIS 1.5 MILE WALK IS PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO AREN'T LOOKING FOR THE INTENSE RACE ATMOSPHERE, BUT STILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT. THE BRIDGE WALK WILL NOT BE TIMED._
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
T-SHIRT: SOFTSTYLE RING SPUN COTTON T-SHIRT INCLUDED (MUST REGISTER BEFORE 9/10 TO BE GUARANTEED)
*
PLACEMENT MEDALS (TOP 3 MEN / WOMEN : 10K & 5K)
*
RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
*
...AND OF COURSE, BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI RIVER!
CHECK OUT FOOTAGE FROM A PREVIOUS YEAR'S GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPhgsWgmAoM]
COURSE MAP
THIS EVENT BEGINS AND FINISHES AT THE PORT OF BURLINGTON (400 N. FRONT STREET, BURLINGTON, IA 52601).
*
BRIDGE WALK - CLICK FOR MAP [https://www.burlingtoniowa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4961/Bridge-Walk-Route-2023]
*
5K / 10K - CLICK FOR MAP [https://www.burlingtoniowa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4960/GRBR-5k--10k-routes]
(THROUGH DOWNTOWN) - CLICK HERE FOR MAP [https://www.burlingtoniowa.org/DocumentCenter/View/4959/2023-Bridge-Race-Downtown-Route]
RACE PROCEEDS
THE 2025 GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE NORTH HILL PARK AND PLAYGROUND.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
BURLINGTON CITY HALL
400 WASHINGTON ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
OR
RACE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20ST
BEGINNING AT 8:00 AM
PORT OF BURLINGTON
400 FRONT STREET
BURLINGTON, IOWA 52601
RACE RESULTS:
HTTPS://RESULTS.RACEROSTER.COM/V2/EN-US/RESULTS/49D5ZJ93NW729ZCR/RESULTS [https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/49d5zj93nw729zcr/results]
OR VISIT THE NONSTOP RACE MANAGEMENT RESULTS PAGE HERE. [https://www.nonstopraces.com/]
Great River Bridge Race
