Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

About the Event

**We have sold out of our 2026 medals. We only have a no medal option available at a discounted rate.**

12th Annual Beat the Bridge 10k & 5k - presented by Marine Chevy

Conquer TWO bridges at the 12th Annual Beat the Bridge 10K/5K event in lovely downtown Jacksonville, NC on February 8, 2026. This event will showcase the charm of the city, the collaboration between the military and local communities, and the resilience and positivity of local athletes. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support Semper Fi & America's Fund. Join us virtually from anywhere and register for one of our virtual categories.

Packet Pickup

Friday, February 6th, 2026
Marine Chevy
1408 Western Blvd. Jacksonville
4:00PM-6:00PM

Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Fleet Feet Jacksonville

1154 Western Blvd. Jacksonville

11:00AM-1:00PM

Everyone that picks up on Friday or Saturday will be eligible random bib prizes

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP

Sturgeon City

50 Court St.

6:45AM-8:00AM

**A part of the JOSC Race Series**

More information on the series can be found at www.racejosc.com.

This event is owned & operated by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission. Learn more about us at www.playjosc.com

Races Offered

Beat the Bridge 10k

Jan 23, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Beat the Bridge 5k

Jan 23, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

Beat the Bridge Virtual 10k

Jan 23, 2027

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Distance — Beat the Bridge Virtual 10k

terrain

Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Beat the Bridge Virtual 5k

Jan 23, 2027

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Distance — Beat the Bridge Virtual 5k

terrain

Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Stroller Child

Jan 23, 2027

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Distance — Stroller Child

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Jacksonville.

thermostat Temperature

2.9° / 12.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.0° / 9.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:14

nightlight Sunset

18:22

About Jacksonville

Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.

Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County, North Carolina. The home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. Jacksonville is in North Carolina's Inner Banks region, approximately a one hour away from the "Port City" Wilmington.