THE ION® BRIDGE TO BREAKWATER® DOG RUN/WALK, presented by ION DOGS™

When: September, 2008.
Where: The base of the Vincent Thomas Bridge at the Cruise Ship Promenade off Swinford Avenue.

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Race registration includes the 12K (7.45 miles) or 5K, 1K race, a commemorative T-shirt and admittance to ionFest.

Parking/Directions: Plenty of free parking is available on Harbor Boulevard, at Harbor Beacon-Ride Lot, on Beacon and surrounding streets, Ports o Call and 22nd Streets. The Red Car will take you to and from your car for free from 7 am until 6 pm.  Click here for directions

Athletes begin the race below the Vincent Thomas Bridge at the Cruise Ship Promenade - your first clue that this is no ordinary race. The course hugs the Los Angeles Harbor and Waterfront and enters Cabrillo Beach SportsPark through the Cabrillo Marina and then heads for the Breakwater.

The Run ends right where it started, at the Cruise Ship Promenade, however, the after race festivities are at the end of the race and casually along the Waterfront. The Red Car will be available to transport you back at no charge.

Race Course Directions(5K)

» START on Harbor Blvd., adjacent to Swinford / Catalina Express and Cruise Ship Terminal
» Run/Walk South on Harbor Blvd to 6th Street
» Turn Left at 6th Street, Cross the Rail Road Tracks
» Make an Immediate Right Turn onto Sampson Way
» Run past Ports O'Call Village to 22nd Street – try to keep up with John Papadakis
» Turn Right onto 22nd Street
» Turn Right on Harbor Blvd (Return Point)
» Proceed North on Harbor Blvd. to the Finish Line - Break the tape!

You've made Bridge to Breakwater(R) history!

After the run on Saturday morning, runners, walkers, skaters and riders alike can join thousands of other athletes along the Waterfront, enjoying cool entertainment, music and food concessions through the afternoon.

All events are rain or shine; sorry, no refunds.