Bridge the Gap 5K
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Event overview
The Bridge the Gap 5K takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Riviera Beach, FL at Ocean Walk Mall on Singer Island. The course begins and finishes at Ocean Walk and crosses the 65 feet high Blue Heron Bridge, with views of Peanut Island and the Port of Palm Beach. Event formats listed are 5K, Virtual 5K, and Ruck Division 5K (walking with a ruck sack or weighted vest/backpack). The event uses AccuChip timing and offers custom finisher medals, race shirts, and five-year age group awards (three deep).
Logistics and inclusions
Packet pickup is offered as a drive-through on Thursday, 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 site from 6:00 am to 7:15 am. Each packet includes a race bib, race shirt, and goody bag; the registration also lists a premium shirt, a collector’s finisher medal, and a tote bag with goodies. The event provides two water stations on the course, prerace coffee and snacks, and postrace food and beverages including breakfast buffet lines and a DJ. Parking is available in the Ocean Mall lot and the Singer Island Corporate Center garage. Proceeds benefit Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County to fund prepaid college scholarships for low-income students. The presenting sponsor is listed as Florida Crystals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.