The Bridgeathon
Run for Chinatown was born out of a series of fundraising challenges to inspire the Chinatown community. One of those challenges was to complete a marathon running laps over the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges to celebrate the Lunar New Year. On February 20th, 2021, a handful of runners set out on this challenge. They ran 7 laps over the two bridges and conquered the marathon distance.
The Run for Chinatown Lunar New Year Bridgeathon Relay Race continues the spirit of that first run.
We are excited to be partnering with OMRC and Nike this year to share this event with even more runners and provide even more impact in our community!
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
This year, instead of having each team represent a specific charity and compete with each other for the donation, we have decided to direct fundraising efforts toward one local charity to focus our impact. We’re excited to support Chinatown Youth Initiatives this year, an awesome organization providing young folks in Chinatown opportunities to develop as leaders in the community:
“At Chinatown Youth Initiatives, we do not only believe that today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow, but that they can be the leaders of today. All of our programs are youth-run and youth-lead, which means our youth leaders take the initiative to develop new programs, run workshops and activities, and design curriculums.” — www.cyinyc.org
We hope you’ll join us in rallying support for Chinatown Youth Initiatives!
THE EVENT
Run for Chinatown 2nd Annual LNY 2023 Bridgeathon Relay Race
Saturday, February 4th, 8:00 am
76 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
RUN OF SHOW
8:00 am | Meet
8:30 am | Pre-race briefing
9:00 am | Start race
10:45 am | Race results, prizes, photos
11:00 am | Finish
THE RACE
Like last year, we will randomly group runners into relay teams, distributing runners so that each team has a fair chance of winning, runners with ALL running paces are encouraged to sign up. This will be a fun way to meet other runners from the community while we tackle those bridges together! All runners and volunteers will receive a special edition hoodie.
Due to the format of this competition, we will, unfortunately, not have a walking option for this race. But, you can still come out and cheer and/or volunteer with our community!
Each runner will be assigned a team and wave number. Wave 1 will start at 9:00 am, and each subsequent wave will depart every few minutes thereafter. This way, we will all finish around the same time and minimize the amount of time waiting in the cold.
This is an unsanctioned race, this means the streets are not closed from car and pedestrian traffic. Please follow the directions of course marshals when crossing roads, otherwise all the rules of the road like yielding to pedestrians and staying to your right apply. Your SAFETY is most important.
After the race is finished, please stick around for the end for awards and to cheer for all finishers. We will enjoy a light lunch together after courtesy of Potluck Club!
RESULTS
When all runners from your team finish running, we will tally your team’s total running time. The three fastest teams will win a prize!
COURSE MAP
We will run one of NYC’s most iconic routes crossing the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
https://www.strava.com/routes/2925937709173169354
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at: hello@runforchinatown.org with subject line "Bridgeathon." We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Run for Chinatown 2nd Annual LNY Bridgeathon Relay Race!
REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT
UPDATE: NO HOODIES REMAINING FOR NEW DONORS/REGISTRATIONS.
Click Get tickets above to grab your spot on a relay team.
Add a Runner ticket to your order if you’d like to join a team. You will also see a field to enter your 5K finish time. Please enter the total time it takes you to complete a 5K run in minutes (M) and seconds (S), MM:SS format.
Not sure of your 5K finish time? Make your best guess or contact us if you'd like more information. You can purchase tickets for multiple participants by adding additional tickets to your order. Make sure to provide the name, email, 5K finish time, and emergency contact for each participant, and make sure all participants agree to the terms of our Waiver and Privacy Policy.
You can also sign up as a volunteer if you are not running! Just add a Volunteer ticket to your order and provide your name and email.
To add a donation, enter the amount you'd like to donate in the Donations field.
All donations are tax deductible and will be directed to Chinatown Youth Initiatives along with all proceeds from this event. Thank you for your support and presence in our community!
Lastly, we’ll be asking for you to select a hoodie size, what you see during registration are the sizes remaining. All runners, volunteers, and anyone donating over $40 may pick up a hoodie. If you cannot pick up your hoodie on the day of the event, you must pick yours up at an RFC Monday Night Run by the end of February. We will not be able to ship you your hoodie.
UPDATE: NO HOODIES REMAINING FOR NEW DONORS/REGISTRATIONS.
FAQs
Is this a race?
Yes, but don’t forget to have fun! Runners of all levels are welcomed. Streets will not be closed for the event, please follow the directions of course marshals.
Where do we start and end?
Look for our table at the corner of Columbus Park at Mulberry St & Bayard St.
How long is the run?
Each runner will run about 3.7 miles or 6 kilometers. Wave 1 will start at 9:00 am, with each wave thereafter departing every few minutes. We expect the event to be done by 11:00 am.
I am a beginner. Can I still join?
Yes, all paces are welcome! Be prepared to run about 3.7 miles or 6 kilometers.
Are children or dogs allowed?
Yes! Children and dogs are welcome to cheer. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
What is the event hashtag?
Feel free to follow and tag us on Instagram @runforchinatown and use hashtag #RFCBridgeathon in your photos!
Will there be a bag drop?
Yes, bag drop will be available at 76 Mulberry St. Please note that Run for Chinatown is not liable for any lost or broken items. We recommend leaving your valuables at home and minimizing what you bring to the event. There will be limited access to your belongings during the race.
Will there be a restroom?
Yes, a restroom will be available at 76 Mulberry St prior to the start and at the end of the race. There will be limited access during the race.