Annual 5K

RUN OR WALK TO SAVE OUR SWINGING BRIDGE

2022 Start. Click on image to enlarge.

2023 Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K Run-Walk CANCELED

Supporters, sponsors, and friends of the Swinging Bridge-

Unfortunately, the board of directors of Save Our Swinging Bridge Org must announce the cancellation of the 19th Annual Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K Run-Walk. To the volunteers, runners, and sponsors who have already signed up to help the Swinging Bridge, we extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you.

The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating to many people, groups, and organizations. Our organization, an all-volunteer nonprofit whose primary annual event was a large, in-person 5K, was no different. Though we have made efforts to keep the support going with our virtual 5K and last year’s return to in-person events, we have been unable to maintain the level of support of previous years. This has unfortunately made this year’s event unsustainable.

On April 16th, perhaps run or walk the 5K route, or take a stroll along the Riverwalk and visit the Swinging Bridge.

To those who have participated in our annual 5K events in years prior, we extend our gratitude. Please watch this site for future announcements.

Course Map. Click on image to enlarge.

The Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K is a challenging USATF certified & sanctioned 5K (3.1 mile) course, starting in Topsham’s lower village, crossing the river into Brunswick, traveling south on Mill Street to recross the river on the historic swinging bridge, then up one hill and down the other, returning to Topsham’s lower village.

For nearly twenty years, Save Our Swinging Bridge.Org has held our annual 5K run to ensure the maintenance and beautification of the Androscoggin Swinging Bridge. Originally designed and built by the Roebling Co., (legendary designers and constructors of wire rope suspension bridges) in 1892, it was rehabilitated in 2006. One of the few remaining and active pedestrian suspension bridges, spanning the Androscoggin River, this bridge played a vital role in the economic and cultural development of the towns of Brunswick and Topsham.

2022 Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K & 2K

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Results in Finish Order

Results by Age Category

Michael Danahy - First Place Overall Men

Kayln Bickerman-Martens - First Place Overall Women

Scott Douglas - Second Place Overall Men

Poppy Arford - Second Place Overall Women

Eric Brilliant - Third Place Overall Men

Marybeth Ford - Third Place Overall Women

Completed June 12, 2022

A summer day at the Swinging Bridge. Looking from the Topsham side toward Brunswick.

Proceeds of the Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K continue to benefit the maintenance fund of Save Our Swinging Bridge.Org, a 501(c)3 non-profit formed to ensure the maintenance and beautification of our historic bridge. Originally designed and built by the Roebling Co., (legendary designers and constructors of wire rope suspension bridges) in 1892 and rehabilitated in 2006. One of the few remaining and active pedestrian suspension bridges, spanning the Androscoggin River, this bridge played a vital role in the economic and cultural development of the towns of Brunswick and Topsham.

2022 runners starting at the whistle.

Photos by Dominique LaRoche

A Great Shout Out to our 2022 Sponsors

2022 Major Sponsors

Check out our postings on Social Media about our individual sponsors.
Also, we've added a link to each logo so that you may support these business and organizations
that support the Swinging Bridge.