Hello Bridge Run Volunteer!
Thank you for volunteering your time for the Navy’s 29th Annual Bay Bridge Run & Walk.
You have signed up for the following event:
Sunday, May 17 – Race Day Start Line
Hilton Bayfront • 5:30am – 8:30am
The address for the Hilton Bayfront is: One Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101. We recommend using a
service such as Google Maps or Map Quest to get accurate directions to the event.
Duties include: setup, registration, runners gear, traffic control, crowd control and clean-up. Lifting is
required.
Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. If you have a pair of work gloves or require
the use of a back brace, it is advisable that you bring them. This event is held outside so please check
for weather conditions and dress accordingly. If it is sunny, it is advisable that you utilize sunscreen.
We ask that all volunteers arrive early to check-in and to begin setup. We expect at least 10,000
participants to be at the Start Line. Parking will be located in the Hilton Bayfront parking structure and is
free to registered volunteers. It is on a first come, first serve basis and a parking pass will be handed out
at volunteer check-out to registered volunteers. If volunteering as part of a group, we encourage
carpooling. MWR will not provide any reimbursement for any parking or towing fees. Spaces are
limited and not guaranteed.
Upon volunteer check-in, registered volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt and a Volunteer Service
Agreement (VSA) will need to be completed. At check-out, registered volunteers will receive a Letter of
Appreciation (LOA). Community service hours can be signed off by the Volunteer Coordinator at the
completion of the event.
If you have registered for multiple events, you will receive an email for each event that you have
volunteered for.
Respectfully,
Oliver Bocaya
Bridge Run Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
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THE NAVY’S 29 TH
BRIDGE RUN/WALK
PRESENTED BY
Sunday, May 17 • 8 am • Benefits Navy MWR
www.navylifesw.com/bridgerun
www.facebook.com/navylifesw
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS OF A SAN DIEGO NAVY TRADITION!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING THE NAVY’S 29th Bay Bridge Run/Walk presented by San Diego Gas & Electric,
A Sempra Energy utility and Northrop Grumman. This exciting event is hosted by the Navy Region
Southwest, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program. This unique 4-mile run/walk features a
spectacular panoramic view as you cross the majestic Coronado Bay Bridge en route to Coronado’s
beautiful Tidelands Park. This annual event raises money for Quality of Life programs for our 500,000+
active duty and retired military, reservists, their family members and civilian employees who make up
our San Diego Military Family.
RACE START LINE/COURSE
RUNNERS START 8 AM • WALKERS START 8:10 AM
This is a sanctioned USAT&F 4-mile course. Our start line is at One Park Blvd. at
Harbor Dr. between the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and the San Diego Convention
Center and the course travels south along Harbor Dr. to Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy.
Participants head east to National Ave., then up and over the Coronado Bay Bridge.
The race finishes in Coronado’s Tidelands Park. Expect flat streets, an incline up the
bridge and a decline down the bridge. Walkers are encouraged to bring cameras to
take some great photos of San Diego and Coronado from on top of the bridge! Baby
strollers, wheelchairs and guide dogs are permitted. Skateboards, bikes, in-line
skates, race wheelchairs and pets are prohibited. All participants must be on the
bridge by 8:45 am, approximately 1 mile, to allow for the reopening of traffic lanes.
CHIP TIMING
Only those registered as a TIMED RUNNER will receive a timing chip with their bib
number by mail. Place your timing chip on your shoe. Either foot is acceptable. No need
to be head of the pack! Your official race time begins when you step on the timing mat
directly under the CHIP TIMING scaffolding. Keep your timing chip as a souvenir!
Take the Trolley! It stops at 5th Ave. and Harbor Dr.
right at the start line. For detailed parking/transportation
suggestions visit www.sdmts.com
Participants that pre-purchased an MTS Trolley/Bus Race Day Pass, your race bib will
have a red MTS stamp at the top. Participants must present their stamped race bib
number to be identified as a pre-paid rider, no exceptions. Valid at any MTS Trolley or
Bus station all day on 5-17-15.
For Coronado residents, buses are available to shuttle participants from Tidelands
Park, on Glorietta Blvd., to the start line downtown from 6:30-7:15 am. Parking is
limited in Coronado so please arrive early to ensure this service.
DIRECTIONS TO START LINE
Traveling Southbound: take I-5 South, exit Front St., follow to Market St., turn left on
Market St. and follow to 5th Ave. Harbor Dr. is a few blocks south of Market St. Or for
the Hilton and Convention Center parking garages, continue to Harbor Dr. See parking
suggestions above.
Traveling Northbound: take I-5 North, exit J St., turn left on J St. and follow to
5th Ave. Harbor Dr. is a few blocks south of J St. Or for the Hilton and Convention
Center parking garages, continue to Harbor Dr. See parking suggestions above.
RETURN FERRY/SHUTTLE
You have three FREE transportation choices for your return trip to the race start area.
RUN TO REMEMBER
The Navy’s 29th Bay Bridge Run/Walk is proud to partner with Navy Gold Star
Program to honor Surviving Family Members of Service Members who lost their
life while on active duty. You too can show your appreciation for their sacrifice by
participating in this year’s “I Run to Remember” campaign. Write the name of a Fallen
Service Member on the space provided on your race bib or honor all Fallen Service
Members with a tribute, then run/walk to support Navy Gold Star Families as well as
current active duty military and their families.
To learn more about the Navy Gold Star Program visit www.navygoldstar.com
PARKING SUGGESTIONS
Please plan ahead and arrive early! Come enjoy a pre-race warm up session and
secure your parking spot right next to the start line. Prior to 7 am premier parking
is available in the Hilton San Diego Bayfront parking garage for a $15 flat rate fee.
After 7 am, limited parking is available for a $15 flat rate fee in the Convention Center
parking garage through the 5th Ave and Harbor Drive entrance. Parking meters in
downtown San Diego are free on Sundays. Be sure to pay attention to posted signs.
Due to a Padres game on May 17, 2015, there will be no
parking allowed in any Padres lots. There will be signs posted
in lots D1/D2 (at the base of the pedestrian bridge) and also in
the Tailgate parking lot. Your vehicle will be towed if you park in
these lots. Also, please be aware of special event “No Parking”
areas along the streets in and around the Gaslamp. These are
also tow away areas. Parking in these areas will result in a
$400 vehicle towing fee. See picture for an example of the signs
to avoid. MWR is not liable for towed or ticketed vehicles.
All other parking garages in the downtown area are open for
Bridge Run parking.
RACE FERRY
All race participants may enjoy a FREE (included in race entry)
Coronado to San Diego ride on a special “RACE FERRY”
courtesy of Flagship Cruises and Events. “RACE FERRIES”
will run continuously from 9:45 am-12:45 pm from the Ferry Landing Marketplace,
about three quarters of a mile from the finish line, and drop you off at the 5th Ave.
Landing next to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in back of the Convention Center.
PUBLIC FERRY - FREE WITH YOUR RACE BIB
The “PUBLIC FERRY” (included in race entry) leaves at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am
and 12:30 pm on a space available basis. It leaves from the Ferry Landing Marketplace
and drops you at the Broadway Pier near the Midway Museum, approximately 1-mile
from the race start area. Participants must present their race bib number to be
identified as a FREE rider, no exceptions. Friends and family of race participants are
also invited to ride for a $4.25 fee (ages 3 and under at no charge). Tickets must be
purchased prior to boarding from the Coronado Ferry Ticket Landing Dock, OR
at the 5th Ave. Landing Kiosk at the start line.
BUSES
Buses are available from Tidelands Park, on Glorietta Blvd., to shuttle you back to the
start line area next to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront FREE OF CHARGE starting at 8:30
am and continuing until festivities are over at approximately 11 am. Baby strollers and
wheelchair access is available. Service dogs are the only animals permitted on the
ferry, buses and race course. Participants must present their race bib number to be
identified as a FREE rider, no exceptions.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP*
For all pre-registered participants, you may pick up your race packet on Saturday,
May 16 from 9 am to 2 pm at Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA
92111. Your race packet includes your race bib number, timing chip and T-shirt. If you
received your race bib number and timing chip in the mail, you MUST bring it
with you to pick up your T-shirt. If you did not receive your race bib number
by return mail, bring a valid ID and pick up your race bib number, timing
chip and T-shirt. You may pick up the race bibs for friends and family with their
authorization. We encourage you to attend this Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up Event.
There is no day-of-race registration available!
*On-site registration available only if the race is NOT sold out.
Please visit www.navylifesw.com/bridgerun or call 858-848-5786 prior to
Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up Event for updated registration availability.
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THE NAVY’S 29 TH
BRIDGE RUN/WALK
PRESENTED BY
Sunday, May 17 • 8 am • Benefits Navy MWR
www.navylifesw.com/bridgerun
www.facebook.com/navylifesw
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS OF A SAN DIEGO NAVY TRADITION!
ADDITIONAL PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS
RUNNER’S GEAR
Road Runner Sports is offering a 10% discount for all Bridge Run/Walk participants
on everything in the store (except strollers and electronics) with your race bib on
Saturday, May 16, 2015. Military active duty receives an additional 10% discount,
maximum 20% discount.
IF pre-race registration is available at Road Runner Sports, fees will be: $50
adult, $42 active duty military and Seniors (65+), $27 children (4-12 yrs), team entry
$250. On-site registration must be made in person – no one else can register
for you on site. You may pick up your race bib, timing chip and T-shirt. Please check
race website for race availability at www.navylifesw.com/bridgerun.
You may check in your warm-ups at the start line near registration. All items turned in
by 7:30 am will be available for pick up at the finish line by 8 am. All items turned in
after 7:30 am will be available after 9 am. All bags subject to search. Do not leave any
bags unattended at any time during the event. Do not pack valuables. MWR is not
responsible for lost items. Bags may be claimed at the finish line when you present
your race bib number.
PADRES TICKETS FOR SALE
Padres tickets for sale at 50% off gate prices at
Road Runner Sports on May 16, 2015 from 9 am-2 pm
and online at www.padres.com/bridgerun by entering
the code BRIDGERUN15.
Come see the San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Game time is 1:10 pm. Can’t make it on May 17? Additional discounted games
available in May.
PRE-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGE KIOSKS
Available at the RACE START. Avoid the morning rush! Plan on getting to the race early,
bring a few dollars and enjoy a yogurt, fruit, coffee, juice or other light breakfast item.
Food and beverage items for purchase provided by Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
T-SHIRTS
Navy’s 29th Bay Bridge Run/Walk high quality T-shirts are distributed to all
registered participants at the pre-race packet pick-up event and at the finish line in
Tidelands Park. You must present your race bib to claim your T-shirt. Sizes available
while supplies last.
POST-RUN/WALK PARTY
RACE MORNING BIB PICK-UP
If you are unable to attend the pre-race pick-up or do not receive your race bib
number by mail, race morning bib pick-up is located at One Park Blvd. in the grass
area adjacent to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront from 6:30-7:45 am only. There is no
race day registration. Those who pick up their bib number race morning will receive
their event T-shirt at the finish line area.
Invite your friends to cheer for you at the finish line and celebrate at the post race
party at Tidelands Park in Coronado. Enjoy refreshments, live music and sponsor
booths. Make plans to stick around for the awards presentation and terrific drawing
prizes from approximately 9:45-10:30 am You must be present to win drawing prizes.
WATER & RESTROOMS
Water and restrooms are available at the start and finish lines and also before
the bridge at Chicano Park. It is your responsibility to remain sufficiently hydrated
throughout the race. Please keep in mind, all participants must be on the bridge by
8:45 am, approximately 1 mile, to allow for the reopening of traffic lanes.
RACE BIB NUMBERS
All participants MUST wear their race bib number
on the front in order to cross the Coronado Bridge.
The number is required to record your time and place
and pick up your event T-shirt. Do not remove or pin the
tear-off tag, or alter the number in any way. Numbers
are non-transferable so no one else may wear a number
assigned to you.
UNIQUE AWARDS
Autographed Padres Baseball Awards are presented to the top three finishers in each
age and team division at the awards table.
RESULTS/PHOTOS
COURSE MAP
Bring your camera for souvenir photo opportunities!
Results and race photos can be viewed at www.navylifesw.com/bridgerun
Share your photos via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with #NAVYBRIDGERUN
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
FINISH AREA FLAG LEGEND
Look for these color coded flags at the event start and finish areas.
PINK
ROUTE TO FERRY
RED
MEDICAL TENT
ORANGE
SPONSOR CHECK-IN
ROUTE TO BUSSES
PURPLE
RUNNER’S GEAR
T-SHIRT BOOTH
BLACK
INFORMATION
YELLOW
WHITE
GREEN
VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN
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