Great River Bridge Race
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Burlington, Iowa
- Price $28.49 - $33.49
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 30th Annual Great River Bridge Race on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Burlington, Des Moines! This vibrant community event is perfect for runners of all skill levels, offering both a 10K and a 5K race, both kicking off at 9:00 AM. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, participate in the Bridge Walk at 9:45 AM, a scenic 1.5-mile stroll with no timing pressure. All race proceeds support the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, helping to create lasting improvements for the community.
The race starts and finishes at the Port of Burlington, providing breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi River, a sight not often accessible to pedestrians. Participants will enjoy a softstyle t-shirt, placement medals for the top three men and women in both the 10K and 5K, and the excitement of crossing the iconic Great River Bridge. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, enjoy the outdoors, and support local parks. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship!
The race starts and finishes at the Port of Burlington, providing breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi River, a sight not often accessible to pedestrians. Participants will enjoy a softstyle t-shirt, placement medals for the top three men and women in both the 10K and 5K, and the excitement of crossing the iconic Great River Bridge. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, enjoy the outdoors, and support local parks. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship!
Organiser's Description
_RUNNING FOR OUR PARKS
_JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 FOR THE 30TH 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 2026 GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE NORTH HILL PARK AND PLAYGROUND.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
BURLINGTON CITY HALL
400 WASHINGTON ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
OR
RACE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
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 19, 2026 FOR THE 30TH 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 2026 GREAT RIVER BRIDGE RACE PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE NORTH HILL PARK AND PLAYGROUND.
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
BURLINGTON CITY HALL
400 WASHINGTON ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
OR
RACE DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
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/]
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$33.49
OPENS 01 JUL -
5k
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$33.49
OPENS 01 JUL -
Bridge Walk
Incl. $3.49 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:45AM CDT)
$28.49
OPENS 01 JUL
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