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Chappie James Bridge Run

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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Chappie James Bridge Run

About the Event

The Chappie James Bridge Run (formerly known as the Bridge to Bridge 5K) will start at the base of the 3 mile Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side and will run over the Bay Bridge into Gulf Breeze, finishing at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge. A LOCAL’S “MUST DO EVENT!” RUN OVER THE 3-MILE BAY BRIDGE and see why the party was voted the “Best Post Race Party”! There will be music, refreshments, plus a beautiful view! Buses will transport runners post-race from Gulf Breeze back to Pensacola.

Finisher medals for everybody!
GIVING BACK
The Chappie James Bridge Run is proud to partner with the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club as our official charity. A portion of every entry will go back to the club to help support their local scholarship foundation.

Start  

This race starts at the base of the 3-mile Pensacola Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side.
Start time is 7:30 AM; We will begin walking to the start line at 7:15 AM. All registrants must be checked in no later than 7:15AM.

Finish

Finish line is at the other end of the bridge in Gulf Breeze, right next to The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge

Awards

Overall Top Male and Female
Overall Masters Male and Female
Overall Grandmasters Male and Female
Top 3 in each Age Group for Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Walkers

Party

After the race party at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge! There will be food, refreshments, live music and a beautiful view! Buses will transport runners post-race from Gulf Breeze back to Pensacola.* Note: The LAST bus will leave Gulf Breeze at 10 am.

Parking

Parking is available on side streets in East Hill Area.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration

Friday, October 16th
Location: Running Wild 3012 E Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
Time: 3p – 6p

Saturday, October 17th (Race Day)

Location: Visitor Welcome Center 1401 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Time: 6a – 7a Race Start 7:30 AM 

*Must have ID to pickup packet.

Races Offered

5K Run

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

5k Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Pensacola.

thermostat Temperature
17.8° / 25.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
16.3° / 25.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 52m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
69.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:51
nightlight Sunset
18:16

About Pensacola

Learn more about the host city, Pensacola.

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Pensacola is a historic beach city in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the "panhandle". The city is home to the Pensacola Naval Air Station, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and many historic districts that skirt the downtown area. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Pensacola area is full of history, shipwrecks, beaches and spectacular vistas.

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