Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth

(Posted: October 23, 2025)

We're thrilled about the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth! We have some important last-minute details to share, so please take a moment to read this email in full.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS ON SUN, NOV. 2nd at 2 AM: Don't forget to "fall back" and turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday (Nov 1) before you go to bed. (Ex. from 2 AM to 1 AM.)
 
COME EARLY! To avoid being late or getting shut out of Camden, give yourself plenty of time. Roads CLOSE at 7 AM. The Ben Franklin Bridge closes at 7:30 AM. For directions on how to get to the race and where to park, go to our Getting Here and Parking page.

REGISTRATION: Registration closes on Saturday, November 1st at 1 PM! There will be NO in-person registration and NO packet pick up on race day.
 
TONEWOOD BREWING BEER GARDEN & DJ: Join us at the Camden Athletic Complex after the race and enjoy music and, for our 21 & over participants, a beer at our Tonewood Brewing Beer Garden.
 
PLEASE BRING YOUR ID IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEER GARDEN. EVERYONE WILL HAVE TO SHOW THEIR ID. A PICTURE OF YOUR ID ON YOUR PHONE IS OKAY TO USE.
 
PARKING: 6 AM - Noon Run the Bridge participants & spectators can park for free in Lots 15, 16, & 21. Please click here for directions to the Camden Athletic Complex and parking. (learn more)
 
ADDITIONAL PARKING: Is available in the Camden County College, Camden City Campus Parking Garage located on the corners of 6th and Penn Streets (turn right off Cooper Street onto 6th Street, then right on Penn to CCC lot entrance).
 
GETTING UP ON THE BRIDGE: (Especially for Walkers with  Strollers / Wheelchairs)

To get onto the bridge, participants will need to walk up Pearl up to 5th Street and then turn right onto 5th to Penn Street. Turn left onto Penn and take that up to 6th Street. You will enter the roadway at 6th, go past the tolls, and into the Westbound Lanes. This is also how walkers will return to  Camden Athletic Complex. Both pedestrian tunnels on Pearl should be open but have stairs.
 
STROLLERS: Strollers are only allowed during the 2-mile walk. Only Adaptive Racing Chairs are allowed in the 10K run. No jogging strollers allowed. 
 
SECURITY: Please do not bring backpacks. All bags will be subject to search. Participants, please use the clear bags provided at packet pick up.
 
BAG CHECK: THANK YOU UPS! A bag check will be available on Delaware Ave outside the Camden Athletic Complex. Please use your discretion as to what personal items you store in the bag. Do not store any items of value. We are unable to guarantee the security of the bag check. Unclaimed bags will be removed at 11 AM.
 
OPENING CEREMONY: Will take place on the Ben Franklin Bridge at 8:10 AM. Once you park, head straight to the bridge.
 
FINISH LINE: The 10K finish line will be on the track in the Camden Athletic Complex.
 
ANIMALS: Animals are not permitted on the course or at Camden Athletic Complex (with the exception of service animals).
 
Please share your photos! We’d love to see them! Use the #runtheben! Don't forget to follow us on instagram at @runtheben.

(New!) Runners and walkers are required to maintain a pace faster than 20 minutes per mile, particularly while on the bridge. Participants who have not cleared the bridge by 9:30 a.m. will be picked up in a van escorted by DRPA personnel to the New Jersey side.  

Race Day doesn’t end at the Finish Line Festival: Celebrate your bridge-day victory with us and keep the momentum going at The Victor's Pub for the after-after-party for the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge!

Enjoy food, drinks, and plenty of fun with your fellow runners and walkers. Plus, The Victor's Pub is offering special discounts just for Run The Bridge participants displaying their bibs proudly!

Location: 1 Market St, Camden, NJ (view map)
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov 2, 11:30 AM
 
See you bright and early Sunday morning on Nov 2! Good luck, and have fun, and don't forget to turn your clock back before you go to bed on Saturday, Nov 1!