• 10K
  • 10 km
  • Camden
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K at a glance

Cut-off average pace
6:12/km

1:02:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
92/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
34 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
10 km
Terrain
Road, Trail
Scenery
City, Waterfront, Riverside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K?

The Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K is described as rolling.

Where does the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K route go?

The Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K route starts at Base of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the New Jersey (Camden) side, accessed via Pearl Street to 5th Street to Penn Street and finishes at On the track inside the Camden Athletic Complex. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Delaware River, Camden waterfront, Philadelphia skyline and Camden Athletic Complex. Runs over the westbound lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from the NJ side, crosses toward Philadelphia and doubles back, passes through the Camden waterfront, and finishes on the track at the Camden Athletic Complex.

What should runners know on race day for the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K?

Clear bags provided at packet pickup for gear check. Roads close at 7 a.m.; the Benjamin Franklin Bridge closes to traffic at 7:30 a.m.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Charity
  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
  • Trail
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
More than 4,000 participants each year; 750 in the inaugural 2001 event.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
Participants must maintain a pace faster than 20 minutes per mile (approx 62 min for 10K), particularly while on the bridge.
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Clear bags provided at packet pickup for gear check.
Closed roads
Roads close at 7 a.m.; the Benjamin Franklin Bridge closes to traffic at 7:30 a.m.
Expo / packet pickup
Advance packet pickup only; there is NO in-person registration and NO packet pickup on race day. Registration closes Saturday, October 31st at 1 p.m.
Race village
No
Medal
Finishers medal for in-person 10K participants only.
Finisher tee
Long sleeve tech t-shirt for run and walk registrants (guaranteed if registered by October 17th).

Access and course status

Start
Base of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the New Jersey (Camden) side, accessed via Pearl Street to 5th Street to Penn Street.
Finish
On the track inside the Camden Athletic Complex.

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Delaware River, Camden waterfront, Philadelphia skyline, Camden Athletic Complex
Notable features
  • Opening ceremony at 8:10 a.m
  • in-person events start 8:30 a.m. EST. All proceeds benefit the Larc School. Also offers an In-Person 2 Mile Walk plus Virtual 10K and Virtual 2 Mile Walk (Oct 26-Nov 1). No refunds or deferments
  • Runs over the westbound lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from the NJ side, crosses toward Philadelphia and doubles back, passes through the Camden waterfront, and finishes on the track at the Camden Athletic Complex. Includes a notable climb up the bridge span

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 92Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.