Bridge the Gap 5K
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Bridge the Gap 5K — event details
The Bridge the Gap 5K takes place on February 28, 2026 in Riviera Beach, FL, with the venue listed as Ocean Walk Mall Singer Island (2401 N Ocean Ave). This is the 7th annual running of the event. Offered event options are:
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
- Ruck Division 5K
The course begins and finishes at Ocean Walk on Singer Island and crosses the 65-foot-high Blue Heron Bridge. The route crosses the bridge twice and passes views of Peanut Island and the Port of Palm Beach. The Ruck Division is a special category for participants using a ruck sack, weighted vest, or backpack.
Race services, packet pickup and beneficiary
Timing is handled with AccuChip. Registration includes a shirt, finisher medal and a tote goody bag; race packets include a bib, shirt and goody bag. There are two water stations on course; bottled water and finisher medals are distributed at the finish. Age group awards are given in 5-year age groups, three deep. Post-race provisions include a light breakfast and beer or mimosa; food and beverage require tear-offs on the race bib.
Drive-through packet pickup is scheduled for February 26 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Take Stock in Children, 1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Race day packet pickup is available at the race site. Proceeds benefit Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County to fund Florida Prepaid college tuition scholarships; donations are matched dollar-for-dollar. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.