Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Cooper River Bridge Run

What: The 2025 Cooper River Bridge Run, an annual 5K race.

When: Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Road closures begin Friday night, April 4th.

Where: The race route runs from Mount Pleasant, across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, into downtown Charleston.

Main Impact: Expect extensive road closures and traffic delays in both Mount Pleasant and Charleston. Key closures include the Ravenel Bridge (7 AM Saturday) and major routes like Coleman Boulevard and Meeting Street.

Why this matters: Awareness of the closure schedule is crucial for residents, commuters, participants, and spectators to plan travel, avoid significant delays, and ensure safety during this large-scale community event.

Mount Pleasant: Use caution on Coleman Boulevard as crews begin placing race resources.

Charleston:

George Street (King St to Anson St) closes at 9 p.m. until Saturday 2 p.m.

Meeting Street (Calhoun St to Wentworth St) closes at 9 p.m. until Saturday ~2 p.m. (post-cleanup).

Society and Wentworth Streets remain open Friday night.

Mount Pleasant Closures:

3 a.m.: Coleman Blvd (Fiarmont Ave to Hibben St).

5 a.m.: Coleman Blvd (Chuck Dawley Blvd to Live Oak Five).

6 a.m.: Coleman Blvd (Ravenel Bridge to Live Oak Drive).

7 a.m.: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge closes. Southbound traffic diverted at US 17/Houston Northcutt onto Mathis Ferry Rd.

Charleston Closures (Start Times Vary):

Midnight: Calhoun St (Meeting St to Anson St) limited access, fully closed from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4 a.m.: Calhoun St (King St to East Bay St), Hutson St (King St to Meeting St), Meeting St (John St to Hasell St), Charlotte St (Elizabeth St to Meeting St), Henrietta St (Elizabeth St to Meeting St), Elizabeth St (Calhoun St to Charlotte St) - closed until ~2 p.m. or reopening by CPD.

4:30 a.m.: George St (East Bay St to King St), Anson St (Calhoun St to Society St), Alexander St (Charlotte St to George St) - closed until 2 p.m.

6 a.m.: Wentworth and Society Streets close (potentially earlier based on crowds). The general race route and support streets in Charleston close until cleanup (~11:30 a.m. - noon).

6:30 a.m.: Ravenel Bridge Wonderway Lane closes to pedestrians.

Reopening:

Mount Pleasant areas along Coleman Blvd begin reopening around 10 a.m. (exceptions noted in source).

Ravenel Bridge reopens around 11 a.m. once clear and safe.

Downtown Charleston roads reopen gradually as the race finishes and cleanup occurs, expected around noon for most streets. Areas near the finish line (Marion Square) and bus loading zones will remain closed longer.

Q: When is the 2025 Cooper River Bridge Run?

A: The race is on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Road closures start the evening before, Friday, April 4th.

Q: Which major roads are affected?

A: Key closures include the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, and Meeting Street, Calhoun Street, King Street, and surrounding roads in downtown Charleston.

Q: How long will the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge be closed?

A: The bridge closes entirely at 7 a.m. Saturday and is expected to reopen around 11 a.m. Saturday, after participants and support staff are clear.

Q: When will downtown Charleston roads reopen?

A: Most roads along the race route downtown are expected to reopen by noon on Saturday, but areas around Marion Square (finish line) will take longer to clear.

Plan Travel: If you need to travel in Mount Pleasant or downtown Charleston on Friday evening (April 4th) or Saturday (April 5th), anticipate major disruptions and plan accordingly. Check the closure map.

Allow Extra Time: Build significant extra time into your travel schedule if you must be in the affected areas.

Participants & Spectators: Review event guidelines for start line access, parking, and designated spectator zones, considering the road closure schedule.

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