Aah ... made it.

Thousands ran and walked 10 kilometers Saturday during the 2022 Cooper River Bridge Run. Congratulations to the top finishers:

  • Top three male finishers, in order: David Bett, Leonard Korir, Reuben Mosip
  • Top three female finishers: Biruktayit Degefa, Dominique Scott, Gladys Yator
  • Wheelchair division: Hermin Garic (male); Cheri Madsen (female)
  • Dr. Marcus Newberry Award (top Tri-county finsher): Noah Woodbury (male); Erin Rasmussen (female).

Here are some photos from before, during and after the Bridge Run:

Before: At the Expo

A runner picks up a Bridge Run packet.
Looking at stuff offered by vendors.
Charleston Hemp Collective’s Matt Skinner answers a question.
Smile …
Thousands saw this week’s special City Paper section on the Bridge Run.

During: Powering through 10K

King Street is empty before the runners start coming
A little photo op with dad before the runners show up.
Patience …
Waiting to see the finishers while enjoying coffee and discussion outside the Hotel Bennett.
An early wheelchair participant.
This runner pushed an assisted participant before the first runners made it down King Street.
The runners aren’t far behind.
The leader gets encouragement from a fan.
These guys were among the first to finish the 10K race.
More runners near the front of the race.
One of the early women’ finishers.
Later, as more finishers run along King Street.
The finish is close …
Not too much further.
Aah … made it.
Whew.
Sweaty, despite cool temperatures.
Hooray!
All smiles.
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After: Enjoying the finish

A big stretch after the race.
Bananas …
and apples …
and more bananas.
Cooling down
Charleston City Council member Mike Seekings keeps up with the latest after running the race.
The Midnight City performs during the Finish Festival.
Surely, they’re talking about the Bridge Run, not a looming basketball game.
Waiting in line for some food.
Thousands enjoyed the bright, refreshing morning.
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