Bridge to Brisbane 2024: Free transport, drinks and live music

The city’s biggest and best community fun run will bring together people from all walks (and runs) of life, and provide more than $1 million to Queensland charities.

This weekend’s Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane will feature 35,000 people running, walking and wheeling for fun and fundraising.

The city’s biggest and best community fun run will bring together people from all walks (and runs) of life, and provide more than $1 million to Queensland charities.

Ultimate Bridge to Brisbane flashback gallery

Participants in Sunday’s event will be treated to live entertainment, free oublic transport and Cocobella Hydrate drinks.

The Cocobella crew joined forces with Channel 7 personality Kimberley Busteed at the Brisbane Showgrounds Finisher’s Village, where entrants will find the distinct blue Kombi.

Kimberley Busteed with Taylah Marie and Sophie Rees from Cocobella who will be rehydrating runners at the finish line at the Bridge to Brisbane Finisher Village. Picture Lachie Millard

Busteed is taking on the 5km part of the course with her daughter Evie, 7.

Cocobella are a new Bridge to Brisbane partner for 2024 and will be hydrating participants on raceday, handing out its new ‘Hydrate’ range at the Finish Village.

“The Cocobella team are so excited to be partnering with Bridge To Brisbane this year to quench the people of Brisbane’s thirst,” Dani Venn, Cocobella Partnerships Manager, said.

“We will be handing out complimentary Cocobella Hydrate for all to enjoy post walk or race, so ensure to stop by the Cocobella Combi at the finish line and grab one.”

Team FEARLSS will have 50 people running on Sunday – the fourth year they’ve participated.

“We love to lead by example in our community by committing to running the 10km event ourselves, then encouraging others of all abilities to join in,” Team FEARLSS crew member Jacinta Robinson said.

“It’s such a vibrant, fun event with great music and cheers from strangers in the heart of our City. Plus a great way to make friends.”

“We believe it’s important to challenge yourself in life, especially when it comes to mindset, health and fitness.

“When you overcome something challenging you feel good about yourself plus the discipline you learn from doing a challenging run can be useful in other areas of life.”

A limited number of entries will be available until 12pm on Saturday on the Bridge to Brisbane website.

RACE DAY INFO - BRIDGE TO BRISBANE

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.

– bridgetobrisbane.com.au

BEST DRESSED COMPETITION

■ You can vote for your favourite group and individual costume via Bridge to

Brisbane’s Facebook from 9am AEST Tuesday, September 10, until 5pm AEST

Thursday, September 12. Winners receive a $300 Visa card (individual) and a $500 Visa card (group).

WATER STATIONS

■ 10km start line, 3.5km, 5km and 5km start line, 6km, 7.5km, 9.5km and Finish Village.

SUNSCREEN STATIONS

■ 10km start line, 5km and 5km start line and Finish Village.

Originally published as Bridge to Brisbane 2024: Free transport, drinks and live music