Races 10K · Charleston, USA
Cooper River Bridge Run
Cooper River Bridge Run is a flat 10K in Charleston, USA, held each April. One long climb over the Ravenel Bridge, then flat and fast into downtown Charleston. Early April is mild, 12-20C. On a course as flat as Cooper River Bridge Run, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
April
every year
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Early April is mild, 12-20C.
Racing this course well
One long climb over the Ravenel Bridge, then flat and fast into downtown Charleston.
On a course as flat as Cooper River Bridge Run, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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- When is the Cooper River Bridge Run?
- It is held each April in Charleston, USA. Check the official Cooper River Bridge Run site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Cooper River Bridge Run course flat?
- One long climb over the Ravenel Bridge, then flat and fast into downtown Charleston.
- How should I train for the Cooper River Bridge Run?
- Train specifically for Charleston — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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