St. Charles 5K Bridge Run

The United Way of St. Charles' annual 5K Bridge Run/Walk sees over one thousand participants go from the lows of below-sea-level Destrehan to the heights of the Hale Boggs Bridge, ending on the other side of the Mississippi River in Luling. At its tallest point, the Hale Boggs Bridge is 442 feet, 218 feet taller than the tallest pyramid, 149 feet taller than the Superdome and 117 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. Run to reach new heights in the largest Mississippi River crossing race in the country. Registration opens at 6:30 am; race at 8:30 am. $30 online; $20 children 17 years old or younger and seniors 65 or older; $5 additional day-of. uwaysc.org/bridge-run.