Measure the Sadowski Causeway bridge however you want – 7 meters, 275 inches or 4.11 smoots (Google it, it’s real). Traversing the entire length takes a special breed of athlete, but for dozens of runners, walkers and costumed partiers at the 7 Meter Bridge Run, it’s all about a celebration of community. One of the most well-attended runs in the event’s 10-year history filled the road for a brief shutdown on Feb. 10 to complete the Key Colony Beach Community Association’s “7 Meters of Grueling Running.” Afterward, runners and fans retired to a food truck jamboree in the 7th Street Park with live music by the Rick Lieder Band.
Nora, left, and Bill Caudill get ready to hold the finish line tape.Jack Connolly, left, Wayne Towers and Joe Turgeon rock their shirts from the first three 7 Meter Bridge Runs.Racers pour across the line at the 7 Meter Bridge Run.Racers pour across the line at the 7 Meter Bridge Run.Racers pour across the line at the 7 Meter Bridge Run. Alicia Rojas breaks the tape.Alicia Rojas, left, and Lara Rutskin may be the most serious runners on the course. To be frank, Ken Bower has a great costume.Sue Thompson, left, Jan Pflueger and Pat Fischer get ready to spread their wings and fly for 7 meters.Judy Durant is pinked out for the occasion.Run organizer Chuck Gijanto, left, gets a hand from Mike Puto.
