The annual Cooper River Bridge Run is fast approaching. The 10K run/walk begins in Mt.Pleasant, crosses the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, and then finishes in Downtown Charleston. The race will begin on April 5th at 8:00 am. This year's race features "Bones in Motion" technology which allows one to track runners live with the use of a cell phone or computer.The race will have 6 different categories of runners all color coded and placed strategically based upon the pace of the runner or walker. The categories are as follows:
- Walkers (or people walk-running)
- Runners with an expected time of over 1 hour
- Runners with an expected time of 49 min to 1 hour
- Runners expecting to run under 49 min (and any age-group contenders)
- Runners sub 40 minutes
- Invited/Elite runners (contact Howie Schomer 843-792-1934)
There will be special rates at certain parking garages in downtown Charleston at a rate of $3.00. The garages include:
- Visitor's Center Parking Garage
- Aquarium Garage on Calhoun Street
- Gaillard Auditorium Parking Garage
There are also shuttles that will take you from downtown to Mt.Pleasant but you must wear your race number to board the bus.
The 10K run committee has stated that is objectives of the run are as follows:For more information or to register for the race, visit www.bridgerun.com
- Increase interest in cardiovascular exercise in the Community.
- Raise funds for public education on the importance of exercise.
- Generate a spirit of community involvement and volunteerism.
- Promote and publicize the Cooper River Bridge Run.
If you have a home anywhere in the Charleston Metro Area and would like to get more information about selling your home, please contact me for a free home evaluation.
I also work with buyers. If you are interested in more information about buying a home please contact me and I would be glad to meet with you or email you a list of homes.

Michael J. Johnson, Realtor, ABR
843-817-5299
michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com
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