The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce hosts its 38^th Annual Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk on April 9. The 5K Walk and 10K Run features thousands of participants starting in Port Isabel and crossing the causeway.

Walkers will end at the Padre Balli statue on the Island while runners will continue to the finish line at Louie’s Backyard. The run will start promptly at 7 a.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center at 213 Yturria Street in Port Isabel. Walkers will start approximately 15 minutes later. Only the outside lane of the westbound side of the causeway will close for the run and it will reopen as soon as the last walker clears the bridge.

With more than 2,400 participants in 2020, run organizers say they are expecting a great turnout this year.

“Everyone participating in the event will receive a custom medal commemorating the run and walk,” said Chamber President Betty Wells. “Our medals have a stained glass look and have been very popular.”

The first 1,500 registrants to check in also receive an event t-shirt, although sizes are not guaranteed.

Entry fees for the Run & Walk start at $25 for students and military personnel with ID, $35 for walkers, and $40 for runners. Late registration is Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center and from 5:30-6:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Saturday.

Online registrations are open, or participants may download a registration form.