Great River Bridge Race
The Course
The 6-mile course starts on the majestic Great River Bridge. The Mississippi River provides a scenic backdrop as you make your way through historic downtown Burlington toward Snake Alley, recognized by Ripley's Believe It or Not as "the crookedest street in the world." Snake Alley consists of five half curves and two quarter curves, and climbs 58 feet over the distance of 22 yards. This makes the first mile a challenge to even the best runners. From the top of Snake Alley you will then proceed downhill and across the Great River Bridge to run a very flat out-and-back course that concludes with a 1-mile downhill sprint to the finish.
Entertainment
Entertainment for the entire family will be offered near the starting line at the Port of Burlington. This site offers a beautiful view of the riverfront and downtown. The port also includes an Iowa Welcome Center featuring historic exhibits, artifacts, and movies about the Burlington area, as well as an "Iowa theme" gift shop.
Event Information
For more information, please call the Burlington Area Convention and Tourism Bureau at (800) 82-RIVER (827-4837)
Race Coordinators
Brad Selby - City of Burlington
(319) 753-8134 fax (319) 753-1530Dennis Phillips
(319) 752-0361
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 16
5:00-8:00PM
Preregistration packet pickup (Jennison Industries, west side of Front Street across from the Port of Burlington).*Saturday, May 17th
6:00-7:45AM
Pre-Registration packet pickup (Jennison Industries, west side of Front Street across from the Port of Burlington).*8:00AM - Start of 6-mile and 2.2 mile race
8:30AM - Entertainment
10:00AM - Kids 1/2 mile fun run
10:30AM - Awards
* In case of inclement weather all events will be at the Port of Burlington.
Registration Fee
The $13 registration fee for the 6-mile run and 2.2 mile walk is due by May 12, 2002. Late registration fee is $18 (late registrants will not be guaranteed a race T-Shirt). Registration fees are not refundable.
Make checks payable to:
Great River Bridge Race
Mail check with entry form to:
400 Washington Street
Burlington, IA 52601
Awards
Plaques will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in age groups "14 and under" through "55 to 59" and 1st and 2nd places for age groups "60 to 64" and "65 and above" in both men's and women's categories.
| Overall Winners | Men | Women |
| First Place | $100 | $100 |
| Second Place | $50 | $50 |
| Third Place | $25 | $25 |
| Overall winners in 6-mile run will receive cash prizes | ||
| Fourth through 10th place will receive paid entry to the Quad City Times Bix Road Race. | ||
* Only the 6-mile race will be timed and it's participant eligible for awards