Bridge to Brisbane 2024: Road closures and event information
Expanded capacity will make Sunday’s Bridge to Brisbane one of the biggest in the event’s 28-year history. Here’s all you need to know.
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The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane is on track to sell out for the second year in a row, with organisers expecting a bumper 35,000 participants.
Expanded capacity at the Brisbane Showgrounds finishing village will make Sunday’s community fun run one of the biggest in the event’s 28-year history.
With one week to go, organisers have urged anyone thinking about signing up to get in quick. And after a warm end to winter, sunny Spring conditions with temperatures in the mid to high 20s are expected for this Sunday.
“The Bridge to Brisbane really is unique in the way it brings our community together and showcases our city in such a positive light,” The Sunday Mail editor Melanie Pilling said. “To sell out again shows how popular the event remains after nearly 30 years.
“And everyone can take part in this event, regardless of your ability or aspiration, that’s the beauty of it.”
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There will be a number of road closures around the city and event course next Sunday morning.
The Gateway Bridge southbound will be closed until 9.30am. Transurban will make the Clem7 southbound and Airportlink M7 southbound toll free between 5am and 9.30am to improve traffic flow during the event.
The 10km course will start at Murrarie, taking participants over the Gateway Bridge and along Kingsford Smith Drive where the 5km course starts.
Organiser Rebecca Harwood, from Event Services Management Australia, said: “Running is certainly very trendy and Bridge to Brisbane is a must-do event every year.
“A lot of planning has gone into the participant experience at the event, with so many different acts and entertainment points along the way. Everything from bands, DJs, Brazilian drummers through to opera.
“New for this year, we will have a race cam just after the 5km mark where you can see yourself running past.
“The Finish Village will be action packed. Participants will cross the finish line, grab their medal then head into the Finish Village to enjoy free fruit, Cocobella Hydrate sampling, The Sunday Mail’s free kids’ zone with rides, Transurban face painting and crazy hair station and more.”
Fundraising for Queensland charities is also a key driver of the Bridge to Brisbane, with close to $600,000 raised so far.
The Pyjama Foundation is among those, raising $4000 to date for children in foster care.
Bridge to Brisbane ambassador and Pyjama Angel Sami Rose said she couldn’t wait to be involved again.
“I’m running again because last year was genuinely so much fun – training for it, pushing myself to see how fast I could complete it, and also the great vibes from the community on the day,” she said.
“I’ve only been running for a little over a year and I’ve found so much love for it through watching myself improve, setting goals and keeping promises to myself, and Brisbane is also just such a beautiful place to run, with so many parks and running tracks.
“I chose the Pyjama Foundation as my charity again this year because they do such important work helping little ones in foster care receive the companionship and skill development they need to really thrive.”
RACE DAY INFO
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
10KM COURSE
General Entry: $69
(Children in prams are free)
Start Line: Southern end of the Gateway Bridge, Murrarie
Start Times:
6:00am – Elite Wheelies
6:10am – Blue Elite Runners
6:15am – Red Elite Runners
6:20am – VIP Charities
6:25am – Green Runners
6:50am – Yellow Joggers
7:15am – Walkers
5KM COURSE
General Entry: $59
(Children in prams are free)
Start Line: Hercules Park, Hamilton
Start Times:
10:00am – Purple Elite Runners
10:00am – Orange Runners
10:00am – Aqua Joggers
10:10am – Pink Walkers
VIRTUAL RACE
Join Bridge to Brisbane’s virtual run where you complete the distance from
anywhere. Download The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane app and use it as your official tracker on the morning.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR
■ Start line DJ, Brazilian drummers and Brisbane pipe band
■ DJ/party as you cross the finish line
■ Free Cocobella “Hydrate” sampling
■ Transurban’s new 360-degree camera at the Finish Village
■ The Sunday Mail kids zone with free rides and sideshow games
■ Stilt walkers, face painters and crazy hair at the 5km start line
■ The Sunday Mail’s magazine cover photo booth
■ Water bottle refill stations and aerial performers in Finish Village
RACE KIT COLLECTION
Visit Bridge to Brisbane’s race office from Thursday to collect your race kit.
■ Thursday, Sept 5: 8:00am – 6:00pm
■ Friday, Sept 6: 8:00am – 6:00pm
■ Saturday, Sept 7: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Location: John Reid Pavilion, corner of Gregory Tce and Alexandria St, Bowen Hills.
GETTING THERE
■ Public transport: Race entry includes free bus and train travel to and from
the event (excluding ferries and airport services).
■ Shuttle buses: Free shuttle buses from Eight Mile Plains Busway to the 5km and 10km starting lines, and from the Finish Village.
■ Drop-off: Participants can be dropped off at the corner of Creek and Lytton
roads, Murrarie (10km) or MacArthur Ave, Hamilton (5km).
■ Use TransLink’s journey planner to plan your trip: translink.com.au
– bridgetobrisbane.com.au/transport-info/
ROAD CLOSURES
■ For the full list of road closures and a road closure map visit bridgetobrisbane.com.au/roadclosures/
■ Clem7 southbound and AirportlinkM7 southbound will be toll free from 5am-9.30am thanks to major sponsor Transurban.
FINISH VILLAGE
Celebrate at the Finish Village at Brisbane Showgrounds. From brekkie
burgers, barista coffee and fresh juices to live music, celebrity appearances,
massage guns and kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone.
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