Bridge Day overview and security guidelines
No dogs
No backpacks, coolers, folding chairs or large handbags
No bicycles, skates, skateboards or wagons
No quadcopters/drones
Fold-up strollers are allowed, but will be searched at the gate
The bridge/Route 19 will be closed from 6am-5pm. Additional side streets are also closed so please review your morning check in location carefully prior to the day of the event
The minimum age to enter the race is 8.
Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest one day event with anywhere from 60,000-90,000 visitors each year. Base jumpers parachuting from the bridge is a huge highlight of the day.
Race registration will include:
If the race reaches capacity, there will be an option to join the waitlist. Racers may receive a refund if there is someone to take the registration from the waitlist. There will be no refunds or waitlist changes after October 1st.
How to choose your RACE DAY CHECK-IN LOCATION
Bridge Day, West Virginia’s largest single-day event, brings important logistical details:
Highway Closure: Route 19 will close from 6am to 4pm on Bridge Day making the bridge impassable by vehicle. Choose your race day check-in location (either the South or North side if the bridge) based on your lodging/driving location the morning of the race:
SOUTH SIDE (Memorial Building): If you are staying or driving in from Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Beckley direction, select South Side during registration.
Friday Packet Pickup: Memorial Building – 200 West Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
Saturday Packet Pickup and Race Meeting Location: Memorial Building (free street parking available in town).
Saturday, a free bus takes you to the start line; you run back to downtown Fayetteville.
NORTH SIDE (Off Rt 19 at the start area): If you are staying or driving in from Lansing, Hico, Summersville direction, select North Side, during registration.
Friday Packet Pickup: Memorial Building – 200 West Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
Saturday Packet Pickup and Race Meeting Location: Near the start line on the North side of the bridge right side of US19.
After the race, a free bus returns you to the start line area around 10:30 am. Then you may want to take the $5 bus shuttle to your parking area.
Why It Matters: The Bridge will be closed to traffic starting at 6am, so you will not be able to cross the Bridge by personal vehicle after this time. We need to know which check-in location to have your race bib if you do not make it to packet pick-up on Friday. Also, as mentioned above, SOUTH side check-ins will need bus transportation to the North side (starting line) of the Bridge the morning of and we need to plan how many busses to have.
Questions: Email hello@activeswv.com, and expect a response within 48 hours.
