Swing Bridge Run
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Beaufort, South Carolina
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the Swing Bridge Run on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, in the beautiful city of Beaufort, South Carolina! This vibrant event features a USATF certified 5K run and an all-ages bridge walk, allowing participants of all skill levels to join in the fun. The run kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the bridge walk at 8:20 AM, both starting at Freedom Park. As the second race in the esteemed Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series, this event brings together local supporters to raise funds for three fantastic nonprofits: Beaufort Digital Corridor, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, and Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry.
With only 125 spots available, be sure to register before the October 1st cutoff to secure your place! Participants can also enjoy a lively Sunrise Prayer Gathering at 7:15 AM under the pavilion at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, fostering a spirit of community as everyone comes together to support one another. Plus, all registered participants will receive a t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top runners in various age categories. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Swing
With only 125 spots available, be sure to register before the October 1st cutoff to secure your place! Participants can also enjoy a lively Sunrise Prayer Gathering at 7:15 AM under the pavilion at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, fostering a spirit of community as everyone comes together to support one another. Plus, all registered participants will receive a t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top runners in various age categories. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Swing
Organiser's Description
The SWING BRIDGE RUN will be on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025. Join Holy Trinity Classical Christian School in cooperation with the City of Beaufort for a 5K Run and All Ages Bridge Walk through historic downtown Beaufort and across the Woods bridge on a USATF certified 5k course.
The SWING BRIDGE RUN is the 2nd race of the BEAUFORT TRIPLE CROWN RACE SERIES. This includes the Run Forrest Run(Oct.4), Swing Bridge Run (Nov. 1) and Turkey Trot (Nov. 27). Register for the 2025 Beaufort Triple Crown Bundle (on this website) to support three local nonprofits - Beaufort Digital Corridor, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, and Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry. Participants who complete the race series will be eligible for special awards for the best combined time. ONLY 125 SPOTS AVAILABLE! Register before the Oct. 1 cutoff!
Don't like to run? Support our event by registering as a walker. Registered Walkers will not be timed and will turn around at the end of the bridge before Meridian Road. Registered Walkers will receive a t-shirt with registration. T-shirts must be picked up at packet pickup - but will not be issued a race bib.
If you can not attend but would like to support Holy Trinity, please CLICK HERE TO DONATE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Beaufort/SwingBridge5K].
The race will be preceded by a SUNRISE PRAYER GATHERING at 7:15 AM under the pavilion at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park where all are invited to join. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and join us as we pray for the students and families of our Beaufort community, as well as for Holy Trinity's sister school Good Shepherd Academy in South Sudan.
PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] FOR ANY SWING BRIDGE RUN QUESTIONS.
PRE RACE PREP:
* Online registration closes on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at midnight.
* Registration, race packet, hoodie and t-shirt pick-up will be held on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST from 10AM UNTIL 5PM at GROUNDED RUNNING.
* We will also have race bib pick-up, hoodie and t-shirt pick-up on race day starting at 7am.
* RACE DAY REGISTRATION will be available on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST FROM 7:00AM-7:45AM in downtown Beaufort at Freedom Park across from Best Western Sea Island Inn, 1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
T SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE:
* To ensure the size you desire, please register early. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt or your size preference for any participant that registers _AFTER OCTOBER 17TH_
* Swing Bridge Run Hoodies are available for purchase UNTIL OCTOBER 17TH and can be picked up Friday, November 1st from 10am until 5pm at Grounded Running or at the race on Saturday.
* Due to the size of the race. All shirts MUST BE PICKED UP at packet pickup or on race day. ANY SHIRTS NOT PICKED UP BY THE END OF THE RACE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR RE-SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO REFUNDS AND NO DELIVERIES!!
DAY OF SCHEDULE:
7:15-7:45 am: SUNRISE COMMUNITY PRAYER GATHERING
* CHAIRS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THIS SERVICE SO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET TO SIT ON.
7:00-7:45 am: Day of Race Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:00 am: 5K Start
8:20 am: All Ages Bridge walk starts, walkers fall in behind runners.
8:45 am: Award Ceremony
9:00 am: Enjoy your morning in downtown Beaufort
Additional INFO:
* Event is dog friendly and stroller friendly - _please fall in the back of the line behind the runners_
* No bicycles please
* 5K Course: Start/finish line at Freedom Mall down Bay Street cross Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady's Island down Meridian Rd to Youmans Drive and double back on same route to Freedom Mall.
RACE DAY AWARDS
5K RUN:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AWARDS AS WELL AS AGE GROUPS AWARDED TO TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE: 8-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. THE RACE IS OPEN FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL ABILITIES. THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE.
The SWING BRIDGE RUN is the 2nd race of the BEAUFORT TRIPLE CROWN RACE SERIES. This includes the Run Forrest Run(Oct.4), Swing Bridge Run (Nov. 1) and Turkey Trot (Nov. 27). Register for the 2025 Beaufort Triple Crown Bundle (on this website) to support three local nonprofits - Beaufort Digital Corridor, Holy Trinity Classical Christian School, and Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry. Participants who complete the race series will be eligible for special awards for the best combined time. ONLY 125 SPOTS AVAILABLE! Register before the Oct. 1 cutoff!
Don't like to run? Support our event by registering as a walker. Registered Walkers will not be timed and will turn around at the end of the bridge before Meridian Road. Registered Walkers will receive a t-shirt with registration. T-shirts must be picked up at packet pickup - but will not be issued a race bib.
If you can not attend but would like to support Holy Trinity, please CLICK HERE TO DONATE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Beaufort/SwingBridge5K].
The race will be preceded by a SUNRISE PRAYER GATHERING at 7:15 AM under the pavilion at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park where all are invited to join. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and join us as we pray for the students and families of our Beaufort community, as well as for Holy Trinity's sister school Good Shepherd Academy in South Sudan.
PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] FOR ANY SWING BRIDGE RUN QUESTIONS.
PRE RACE PREP:
* Online registration closes on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at midnight.
* Registration, race packet, hoodie and t-shirt pick-up will be held on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST from 10AM UNTIL 5PM at GROUNDED RUNNING.
* We will also have race bib pick-up, hoodie and t-shirt pick-up on race day starting at 7am.
* RACE DAY REGISTRATION will be available on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST FROM 7:00AM-7:45AM in downtown Beaufort at Freedom Park across from Best Western Sea Island Inn, 1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
T SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE:
* To ensure the size you desire, please register early. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt or your size preference for any participant that registers _AFTER OCTOBER 17TH_
* Swing Bridge Run Hoodies are available for purchase UNTIL OCTOBER 17TH and can be picked up Friday, November 1st from 10am until 5pm at Grounded Running or at the race on Saturday.
* Due to the size of the race. All shirts MUST BE PICKED UP at packet pickup or on race day. ANY SHIRTS NOT PICKED UP BY THE END OF THE RACE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR RE-SALE. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO REFUNDS AND NO DELIVERIES!!
DAY OF SCHEDULE:
7:15-7:45 am: SUNRISE COMMUNITY PRAYER GATHERING
* CHAIRS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THIS SERVICE SO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET TO SIT ON.
7:00-7:45 am: Day of Race Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:00 am: 5K Start
8:20 am: All Ages Bridge walk starts, walkers fall in behind runners.
8:45 am: Award Ceremony
9:00 am: Enjoy your morning in downtown Beaufort
Additional INFO:
* Event is dog friendly and stroller friendly - _please fall in the back of the line behind the runners_
* No bicycles please
* 5K Course: Start/finish line at Freedom Mall down Bay Street cross Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady's Island down Meridian Rd to Youmans Drive and double back on same route to Freedom Mall.
RACE DAY AWARDS
5K RUN:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE AWARDS AS WELL AS AGE GROUPS AWARDED TO TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE: 8-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. THE RACE IS OPEN FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL ABILITIES. THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE.
Races
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Swing Bridge 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & 2025 Swing Bridge Run T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Who is this for: This is a great for all ages and abilities as well as competitive runners looking for a professionally timed course. T shirt is included in registration and available with your packet pickup. Due to the size of the race. All shirts MUST BE PICKED UP at packet pickup or on race day. Any shirts not picked up by the end of the race will be made available for re-sale. NO EXCEPTIONS and NO DELIVERIES!! Traverse the Woods Bridge across the scenic Beaufort River and participate in this community run through Historic downtown Beaufort on a USATF certified 5k Course. -
All Ages Bridge Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 2025 Swing Bridge Run T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Who is this for: Anyone eager to enjoy the scenic Beaufort River by crossing the bridge on foot, but not interested in timing, is encouraged to participate. Great for families, and those who prefer to walk. T-SHIRT IS INCLUDED. T-shirts to be picked up Friday, October 31st between 10am-5pm at Grounded Running. Due to the size of the race. All shirts MUST BE PICKED UP at packet pickup or on race day. Any shirts not picked up by the end of the race will be made available for re-sale. NO EXCEPTIONS and NO DELIVERIES!! For the safety and consideration of runners we encourage you to join the back of the start line and stay to the right on course. Because we must clear the bridge by 9am walkers are asked to turn-around at the end of the bridge.
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