El Puerto Rico 10K Run returns to the Puente Teodoro Moscoso for its fourth edition, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. The well-known "Carrera del Puente" will benefit the Fundación Hospital Pediátrico and the Fundación Asistencia Centro de Trauma, with an expected participation of 7,000 runners.
Runner kit pickup
If you already registered, don't forget to pick up your kit at The Mall of San Juan (MOSJ), at Avilés Auto:
Thursday, May 1: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 3: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎽 Don't wait until the last minute! Pick up your kit with time to spare.
Parking and logistics
Several parking options will be available for the event, including the Balneario de Carolina for $5.00 with round-trip transportation, the ROTC at the Universidad de Puerto Rico also with transportation, MOSJ, and the UPR parking garage for $5.00.
The race lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, and those who want to watch can do so from the finish area. Plan your route and parking to arrive on time.
What is the Puerto Rico 10K route?
Runners will start at the Puente Teodoro Moscoso heading toward Carolina, then return across the bridge toward Ave. Jesús T. Piñero and on to Ave. Barbosa. Participants will eventually turn toward the finish line, located near the bridge offices and the Rebekah Colberg track.
💪Beverly Ramos's tips: Physical and mental preparation
Beverly Ramos, the 2024 edition champion, says her routine includes daily training, even the day before the race, but with a shift toward recovery during that week.
"The ideal is to prepare your body in the days before, both nutritionally and in terms of hydration, so that on the morning of the event you feel good and have energy for the race," the Olympic athlete says.
🥗What should I eat before the event?
For Nicolle Rosado Hernández, a registered dietitian nutritionist, "nutrition when running is just as important as gasoline is for a car." Although the body needs all nutrients, some are used more during a run.
"Carbohydrates are our first energy resource. They're going to be the superstar if we want to start running, because they're what will give us the fuel to last through a running event," she explains.
On race day, consider this eating schedule:
2 hours before: Breakfast such as a fruit smoothie, toast with peanut butter, cereal or yogurt
1 hour – 45 minutes before: Light snack such as a granola bar, banana, nuts or jelly with crackers
15 minutes before: Sports drink or gel (optional)
And after the event?
Prioritize protein to repair muscle fiber. A meal or smoothie that combines protein and carbohydrates, such as a turkey breast sandwich on whole-grain bread with fruit, or a smoothie with milk, banana and peanut butter, would be ideal.
🍽️ If you want to go celebrate after the race,
there are several options to refuel in a welcoming setting. If your path leads back to the Mall of San Juan, you can stop by Il Nuovo Mercato, on the MOSJ terrace, a versatile food space with a fresh salad area, pasta station and seafood section.
If you prefer to head to the beach after the race, stop by Bistro Café in Isla Verde for brunch with your favorite fellow runners. On Calle Loíza you also have Café Regina, Café con Cé and Pinky's, which are worth a visit if you're looking for sandwiches, coffee, smoothies or a french toast fix.
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