Veterans Memorial Bridge Run

  • Packet Pick UP

    Stay tuned for Packet Pick Up Information

    Can't make packet pick-up, no worries, Race Day Packet Pick-up will be available starting at 7am. I

    You may pick up a packet for someone else, but please email us if you are planning to pick up more that 5 packets.

  • Course Map

    The Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K Course. Start on West Bank on La Hwy 3213. Course runs west bank to east bank, south to north in the west side of road / bridge lane. West side / outside lane for run/walk will be coned off. Do not lean over bridge rail, stay in the coned off run/walk lane.

    NOTE: Course time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes from official Start time will be enforced.

    For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, no pets, skates or bicycles are permitted on the course.

  • Awards

    Overall and Age group award divisions:

    1st Overall Male and Female

    Louisiana Running + Walking Co and will be awarding a gift card valued for purchase of a pair of running shoes to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers.

    Age Group Awards

    ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)

    Male and Female:

    14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over.

    We are pleased to announced that Jacob's World Famous Andouille is our sponsor of the awards by way of providing Andouille for each division winner!

  • Event info

    Date & Time

    Saturday, November 4, 2023

    8:30QAM - Start of 5k

    Location

    St. James Parish Welcome Center Pavilion,

    1094 US Hwy 61, Gramercy, La. 70052

    Event Swag

    Unisex participant shirt

    Finisher's Medal

    Cost

    $30/ $35/ $40- 5K

    $30.00 -5K Run/Walk Senior Division

    ( Age 65-over )

    $30.00 - 5K Run/Walk Youth Division

    ( Age 17-under )

  • Parking

    Parking is available at the Welcome Center. Overflow parking at the Golden Grove Truck Stop, 935 Hwy 641, Gramercy.

    The truck stop is about a 1/3 - 1/2 mile walk to the race site. ( not too far a walk ) * Remember to LOCK your vehicle. Park on each side of the truck stop, please do not block any service or retail access.

    BUS TRANSPORTATION:

    Buses will shuttle from overflow lot to Welcome Center pre-race as needed.

    Bus transportation provided from Welcome Center to the Start Side ( on the West Bank ) 7:00 am to 8:00 am. Please arrive early to avoid long lines and any potential delay of start.

    NOTE: If parking on the West Bank ( Start side ) you are responsible for parking location and transportation back.

Thank you to our sponsors