They run this town: Racers take on the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run

Savannah Morning News
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The annual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run conquered the Talmadge Bridge on Saturday in the Historic District.

Known as “The South’s Toughest Bridge Run,” the Enmarket Savannah event challenges participants to run once, twice or three times — combining both the 5K and 10K road races into the "Double Pump" division — over the city’s Talmadge Bridge.

More than 3,500 runners had registered for the event by the start of the week, with organizers expecting more than 5,000 runners by Saturday morning.

The race weekend kicked off on Friday with the Health & Wellness Expo at the Keho Ironworks Building in Trustees’ Gardens. The Expo featured running and health-related vendors, merchandise and visitor information.

5K runners head toward the finish line while 10k and Double Pump participants head up the ramp for the Talmadge Bridge on Saturday December 3, 2022 during the annual enmarket Savannah Bridge Run.
5K runners head toward the finish line while 10k and Double Pump participants head up the ramp for the Talmadge Bridge on Saturday December 3, 2022 during the annual enmarket Savannah Bridge Run.

The 5K and the Double Pump started on Hutchinson Island, while the 10K's start line was on Montgomery Street by Savannah Civic Center. The finish line was at the intersection of Montgomery Street and West Oglethorpe Ave.

Attendees also had a chance to win up to $400 during the costume contest. Awards were given to the most creative person or group.

The Grinch and Max make their way over the Talmadge Bridge on Saturday during the annual enmarket Savannah Bridge Run.
The Grinch and Max make their way over the Talmadge Bridge on Saturday during the annual enmarket Savannah Bridge Run.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah Bridge Run road race 5K 10K Double Pump Enmarket on Saturday