Bridge to Brisbane
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Bridge to Brisbane is an annual 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) fun run
held in Brisbane
, Australia
in August.
The race distance is currently 10 km, although this has not been consistent over the life of the race. The first race occurred in 1997 with less than 5000 entrants and each year the event raises funds for charity. 2007 saw 24,350 runners participate. In 2007 the Bridge to Brisbane attracted a field of up to 30,000 runners, while 2008 saw more than 36,000 people join the race and in 2009 more than 45,000 people took part.
and the Ekka
showgrounds in Bowen Hills
. The route travels along Kingsford Smith Drive
and the Inner City Bypass, towards the city via the suburbs of Hamilton
and Bowen Hills.
A recent addition has been the incorporation of a 5 km race (from Breakfast Creek) starting later than the full 10 km race, with some runners competing in both.
Originally the race was called the 'Bridge to Bay' and instead of heading from the Gateway Bridge towards Brisbane, it headed towards the coast line finishing at Manly
. The end of the race was then moved to New Farm Park
. In 2007 the roads in the suburbs of Fortitude Valley and New Farm
became gridlocked. This traffic congestion
prompted another change of moving the finish to the Ekka showgrounds.
Fun run
A fun run is a friendly race that involves either road running or cross country running with participants taking part for their own enjoyment rather than competition. A fun run will usually be held to raise funds for a charity, with sponsors providing the revenue to cover organisational costs...
held in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in August.
The race distance is currently 10 km, although this has not been consistent over the life of the race. The first race occurred in 1997 with less than 5000 entrants and each year the event raises funds for charity. 2007 saw 24,350 runners participate. In 2007 the Bridge to Brisbane attracted a field of up to 30,000 runners, while 2008 saw more than 36,000 people join the race and in 2009 more than 45,000 people took part.
Route
The race takes place between the southern side of the Eastern Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge in LyttonLytton, Queensland
Lytton is an outer suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 15 km north-east of the CBD.Although Lytton was once a town, it is now primarily commercial and industrial. It shares the same postcode as the Port of Brisbane....
and the Ekka
Ekka
The Ekka is the annual agricultural show of Queensland, Australia. Its formal title is the Royal Queensland Show. It was originally called the Brisbane Exhibition, however it is usually shortened to Ekka.-History:...
showgrounds in Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills, Queensland
Bowen Hills is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia, located 3 km northeast of the Brisbane CBD. It was named after a Governor of Queensland, Sir George Ferguson Bowen.-History:...
. The route travels along Kingsford Smith Drive
Kingsford Smith Drive, Brisbane
The Kingsford Smith Drive is a major road in Brisbane. The road was named after the aviator Charles Kingsford Smith. It connects the suburb of Pinkenba to the Brisbane central business district at the Breakfast Creek.-Congestion:...
and the Inner City Bypass, towards the city via the suburbs of Hamilton
Hamilton, Queensland
Hamilton is an inner northern suburb of Brisbane, Australia, lying on the north bank of the Brisbane River along Bulimba Reach. The area is hilly with views of the Brisbane central business district....
and Bowen Hills.
A recent addition has been the incorporation of a 5 km race (from Breakfast Creek) starting later than the full 10 km race, with some runners competing in both.
Originally the race was called the 'Bridge to Bay' and instead of heading from the Gateway Bridge towards Brisbane, it headed towards the coast line finishing at Manly
Manly, Queensland
Manly is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is located approximately 16km east of Brisbane CBD. Surrounding suburbs are Wynnum , Lota to the South and Manly West . To the east lies Moreton Bay.-History:...
. The end of the race was then moved to New Farm Park
New Farm Park, Brisbane
New Farm Park is a significant historic park in the suburb of New Farm, Brisbane, Australia, located at the southern end of the New Farm Peninsula on the Brisbane River. It covers , and it currently includes grounds, tennis courts, and basketball courts...
. In 2007 the roads in the suburbs of Fortitude Valley and New Farm
New Farm, Queensland
New Farm is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia, located 2 km east of the Brisbane CBD on a large bend of the Brisbane River. New Farm is partly surrounded by the Brisbane River, with land access from the north west through Fortitude Valley and from the north through...
became gridlocked. This traffic congestion
Traffic congestion
Traffic congestion is a condition on road networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. The most common example is the physical use of roads by vehicles. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction...
prompted another change of moving the finish to the Ekka showgrounds.
Results
| Year | Winner | Time | Major beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reuben Kosgel | 29:38 | Legacy Australia Legacy Australia Legacy is an Australian organisation, established in 1923 by ex-servicemen. The organisation has the aim of caring for the dependents of deceased Australian service men and women. The dependants of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Malayan emergency and Vietnam War deceased are cared for... |
| 2010 | Michael Shelley | 29:34 | Autism Queensland |
| 2009 | Michael Shelley | 29:32 | Heart Foundation |
| 2008 | Scott Westcott Scott Westcott Scott Westcott is an Australian runner and school teacher. Born near Parkes, New South Wales, Westcott was an avid runner as a teenager, winning the 5000m state championships. Studying teaching in Armidale, Westcott took a job as a science teacher at Maitland Christian School in 1998... |
30:35 | Youngcare |
| 2007 | Dickson Marwa | - | Surf Life Saving Australia Surf Life Saving Australia Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. Originating in early 20th century Australia, the movement has expanded globally to other countries including New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and the United States... |
| 2006 | Dickson Marwa | - | Hear and Say Centre, Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland, Lions Club of Macgregor, Rotary Club of the Port of Brisbane and the SES |
| 2005 | Patrick Nyangelo | - | - |
| 2004 | Patrick Nyangelo | - | - |
| 2003 | Patrick Nyangelo | - | - |
| 2002 | Andrew Wilson | - | - |
| 2001 | Darren Wilson | 33.44 | - |