TREK OVER AN ICONIC BRIDGE RETURNS FOR THE 14TH YEAR

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Roughly 500 runners and walkers participate within the annual trek over Jewfish Creek Bridge in Key Largo.

A scenic run into the Florida Keys returns for the 14th yr on Saturday, Dec. 7 for the First State Financial institution Key Largo Bridge Run. Runners will take to Jewfish Creek Bridge as they problem their finest instances. Walkers will go for a soothing stroll because the solar rises over the course. 

Motorists driving into the Florida Keys from the 18-Mile Stretch can see Florida Bay on one aspect and the Atlantic Ocean on the opposite as they go over the bridge. It’s an instantaneous feeling of reduction and a steady “wow” issue.

For runners and walkers on this yr’s Key Largo Bridge Run, the breaths of salt air and the sights from the bridge beneath the morning solar will likely be memorable. The 5K occasion provides members the prospect to run or stroll the ultimate a part of the 18-Mile Stretch — the gateway to the Keys. The largely flat course brings picturesque views overlooking Florida Bay and Barnes Sound.

This yr’s run and stroll will begin from a brand new location. Bridge runners will set out from the entry highway resulting in Anchorage Resort & Yacht Membership, simply off the Jewfish Creek Bridge at MM 107.8, at 7:30 a.m. From there, they’ll run or stroll a course that takes them onto Jewfish Creek Bridge. Runners will flip round and head again over the bridge and return to the entry highway resulting in Anchorage Resort and Yacht Membership, the place they may reunite with family and friends and luxuriate in music, drinks and meals. The race will finish round 9:30 a.m.

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Members get pleasure from a stroll through the Key Largo Bridge Run in 2023.

Coming off a profitable Outdated Freeway Run in Islamorada on Nov. 16, Key Largo Bridge Run organizer Henry Menendez, of HNO Productions, is able to welcome some 500 members again for one of many extra uncommon races on the island chain. 

“With this race, we try and promote well being and well-being inside our group and everywhere in the world,” Menendez mentioned. “As well as, we encourage everybody to benefit from the stunning sights from the highest of the bridge whereas admiring some of the spectacular views of our stunning island.”

A participant pre-party is about for Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4 to six p.m. on the Catch Restaurant and Bar, MM 102, oceanside. Entrants are inspired to attend to fulfill different runners and walkers, and to get the newest occasion info from organizers.

Friday night, Dec. 6, Italian Meals Firm, situated within the median at 98070 Abroad Freeway, will welcome race members with dinner specials on choose pizza and pasta dishes.

On the morning of the race, attributable to restricted on-site parking, members and spectators are inspired to make use of the free parking and shuttle service at Key Largo College, MM 104 oceanside. Pre-race shuttles will depart from the varsity between 6 and seven a.m., and journey from the end line again to the varsity between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

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A younger runner poses together with his medal through the Key Largo Bridge Run in 2023.

The awards ceremony is scheduled instantly after the race on the Anchorage Resort. Awards await the highest three female and male total finishers, masters female and male finishers, and the highest three finishers in numerous age teams. Every participant earns a medal on completion.

A number of meals vehicles will likely be on website through the awards ceremony. A post-race celebration will observe on the Catch Restaurant and Bar.

Registration is $40 for these ages 17 and beneath and $60 for all different members. The primary 500 registrants will obtain a commemorative T-shirt.

Go to keylargobridgerun.com for extra info. 

Photographs by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

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