We were  having a technical issue with the on line registration system but are now ready to roll again.  It might show for the next couple hours that Student entries are the only available category but continue through the registration process  and the other catagories will be available.  Thanks Audra for brining that to our attention.    On line registration closes on Nov. 10th.

Hey out there!  I think its about time I get my butt in gear and give everyone an update.  Thanks to my friend Kelly for giving me the wake up call I needed.  It's been hard this year keeping up with everything, but I assure you all is well and we are very excited about this year.

There will be one big improvement on our course this year and that is the addition of mile marker signs. It was one of the most requested and suggested improvements and we made it happen.  Although, I gotta say it was not the easiest thing in the world to do. It got a little complicated but thanks to our "mile marker sponsors"  it worked out perfectly.  I think everyone will appreciate knowing what mile they are at.  It always helps .

Here are the answers to some of the most asked questions via email:

-Road closure is from 5 am - 10:30am.  That is the northbound lane only of U.S. 1 from the start line at Reef Drive to just past Manatee Bay Marina. Southbound traffic will continue uninterrupted while the northbound traffic will be diverted up 905 & Cardsound Rd. Tolls will be lifted during this time.

-There are 4 water stations. The course is out and back therefore you will be able to hit each water station twice.  They are located at mile markers 1, 3, 4.6 & 6.4.  Again, these same water stations will be available on your return to the finish line.

-There will be no parking at the staging area or near the finish line.  Parking will be located at Rowell's Marina (bayside) mm 104.5. Transportation will be provided from Rowell's Marina and the Key Largo Holiday Inn starting at 5:00am. The only parking allowed at the church will be for handicap parking and volunteers.

Now for the drum roll please....We have exactly 524 signed up as of this very moment.  26 states with Florida, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in the lead.  We also have folks coming from 4 countries including Switzerland, Bahamas, Brazil and Germany.  I would like to send a quick shout out to our friends from Switzerland and Germany.  The same couples have traveled to Florida for the past two years to pariticpate in our race.  I look forward to seeing them again this year.

From here on out I will do my best to keep this page updated with useful information.  If you should have any questions feel free to send and email to candy@keylargobridgerun.com. You can also call the church and speak with Gen at 305-451-1642.

Have a good week and happy training.

For those of you looking for a brochure/application, here is a list of where to get one locally:

Cafe Largo
Capital Bank at mm100 and mm103
First State Bank mm100
Bank of America mm100
Eco Eats
Tower of Pizza
Chamber of Commerce
Curves at mm100

If you would like to have an application mailed to you please let me know via email at candy@keylargobridgerun.com or call Key Largo Baptist Church at 305-451-1642

Update on interesting stats (since Aug.7th):

In the last 12 days 97 people signed up

Total signed up as of right now 253 which includes:
          162 Female
           91  Male

From:   21 states not including florida (total 11/15/10-26)
          201 from Florida
            48 out of state
              4 out of country

Top 3 states leading the count (not including Florida):
           New York 11
           Minnesota  4
           Texas        4  
  
Event:  94 Half Marathon
           50 10K
          108  5K Run/Walk
              1 Hand Cycle
    

             

 A big apology  goes out to Tani Jacobson of Hobe Sound, FL.  She is our record holder for the Half Marathon Female 40-49 age group. I appreciate knowing about the misprint. We want accurate information on our record board.  If anyone sees anything else I missed let me know!

The 3rd Annual "Stay Ahead of the Parade 5k Run"  is happening Monday, July 4, 2011. For more information down load race flyer and application from our registration page!

How exciting people are already signing up!  Our first person this year to sign up is Greg P. from Stone Mountain, Georgia. He has signed up for the 10K.  The first person to sign up for the half marathon is Barry H. from Tavernier and the first person to sign up for the 5K is Paul S. from St. Petersburg, Florida. 

I wanted to be sure to make clear the race is on Saturday, November 12th not the 13th as you may have seen on active.com.  I have since corrected the type o.

We appreciate all your support and look forward to seeing everyone in November!

Hello Everyone,

Registration is now opened for the 3rd Annual Key Largo Bridge Run!  I can't believe it's the third year already. Time goes by fast. Who's going to be the first one to sign up this year?  Randy from Key Largo was the first to sign up last year.  Remember it's the same as last year, the first 1000 to sign up receive a t-shirt. You will also want to take advantage of the early discount prices.

Get your business name out there and be apart of this year's Key Largo Bridge Run!  Please see our sponsor page and download the  sponsorship form for more information. You can also call 305-451-1642 to find out more about sponsorship and advertising possiblities. 

There other ways to be apart of this great event including volunteering your time.  If you interested in volunteering please call the office at 305-451-1642.

Look forward to working hard and raising money for great charities.  See you all in November!

Four Days left!  Here is a list of "Don't Forget's"

1. Don't forget we have a bag check in. If you would like to bring something to change into after you cross the line, or whatever else you may want to bring,  bring it,  check it in and we will keep it safe until you return for it.

2. Don't forget to smile for the camera.  Our photographers will be out on the  course catching you in action. After the race go to our web site and catch the link to view your photos.  Last year's photo's are still available for purchase.

3. Don't forget it's Rowell's Marina for parking.  Transportation from Rowell's Marina will begin at 5:00am.  For those guest staying at the Holiday Inn, transportation will also be provided beginning at 5:00am as well.

By the way!

Just to clear up any confusion created by our local papers here lately, the Spaghetti Dinner is being hosted by CAFE LARGO this year from 4:30pm until 11:00pm.  Two of our local papers have misprinted information in the last two weeks and I want to make sure everyone knows where to go to carb up before race day. Hopefully this misprint will be corrected in next week papers.  It would really be nice to have the option to proof read any material printed before it is published, but that does not seem to be the case.

I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Only  25  more day and things are going well!  Had a big rush in registrations today bringing the count ever so close to 600.  

  Don't forget to check out the "Silent Auction" page, especially you out of towner's. You will find some great deals on things to do and places to eat while you are here.  A special thanks to Florida Bay Outfitters and Hobo's restaurant for their donations to the Silent Auction. 

I would like to also thank Charlene for injecting some energy into the Silent Auction.  What a huge help you are.

One more thing! Make sure you locals mark your calenders for November 6th if you want to sign up before the expo.  The Key Largo Bridge Run will have a booth set up at the Circus that is coming to town located at Rowell's Marina.  We will also be selling Pasta Party Tickets, Breakfast Tickets and Post Race Celebration Tickets.  That is 3 meals for $25.00.  What a deal! For more details see the "Schedule of Events" page.