2026 Double Bridge Run

The Double Bridge Run takes participants from Pensacola across two major bodies of water, Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound, toward the beach. The primary event is a 15K race beginning at Maritime Park in downtown Pensacola, near the Blue Wahoos stadium, and concluding at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. A 5K race, open to runners and walkers, starts in Gulf Breeze and proceeds to Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island. The event has a limit of 4,000 participants and attracts individuals from all over the United States. The 15K route offers a brief exploration of Pensacola before reaching the bridges. It travels through the historic district, along Bayfront Parkway, over the Three-Mile Bridge, and continues through Gulf Breeze before its conclusion by the sand. The 5K covers the last section on the beach side, running from Gulf Breeze through a portion of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Following the races, participants convene at Pensacola Beach for awards, music, food, and beverages, creating a finish line atmosphere akin to a beach gathering rather than a typical parking lot departure.