
44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K Run
Sat, Jan 9, 2027, 7:30 AM EST
- Location
- Fort Pierce, FL
- Fort Pierce River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, 34950
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Embrace your New Year's Resolution at St. Lucie County's historic 5K, featuring a refreshing course over the South Bridge.
- Festive
Join the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club for the 44th Annual Bridge-Buster 5K, St. Lucie County's longest-running footrace. This January event offers a refreshing start to the year, perfect for embracing a New Year's Resolution. Runners and walkers will enjoy an out-and-back course over the South Bridge, beginning and ending at the River Walk Center. Individual water bottles and snacks will be provided, ensuring a comfortable experience for all participants.
What to expect
- Run or walk an out-and-back course over the South Bridge.
- Start and finish at the River Walk Center.
- Enjoy individual water bottles and snacks provided on race day.
Standout details
- St. Lucie County's oldest footrace
- Out-and-back course over South Bridge
- Perfect for a New Year's Resolution
- Sponsored by Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Jan 9, 7:30 AM EST · From $27.50
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 17, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K Walk
Sat, Jan 9, 7:30 AM EST · From $27.50
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 17, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
Sponsored by the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club, this run/race/walk event is the oldest footrace in St. Lucie County! The event starts at 7:30 AM on Saturday, January 9, 2027. Registration will take place on-site beginning at 6:30 AM. Participants will race out & back over the South Bridge, starting and finishing at the River Walk Center. Individual water bottles and snacks will be provided. This run is the perfect New Year's Resolution!
Entry Fee : $35 received on or before November 30, 2026; $40 after this date; Student Fee (19 and under): $25 (no other discount applies) on or before November 30, 2026, $30 after this date; Entry fees are non-refundable.
Registration: Online here at RunSignup, online at www.fpsunrisekiwanis.com , or mail the completed application with check/money order to Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club , 600 Citrus Avenue, Suite 200, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. All race packets will be distributed on race day.
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