Port Isabel Chamber

8th Annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk
2023-09-16 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria Street, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! T-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register before Tuesday, August 15th! Scheduled for the 16th of September, 2023, the 8th Annual will be even bigger and better. This year’s event will also follow the 6.2 mile (10K) course starting at the Port Isabel Community Center, continuing on to the Queen Isabella Causeway and over the Laguna Madre Bay and ending in front of Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. Awards, race results and snacks will be available immediately following the race/walk at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island.
START: Causeway Run starts at 7:00 a.m. sharp at the Port Isabel Community Center. Fitness Walk starts at the Community Center at 7:15 a.m.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $35 (10k Run); $30 (5K Walk); Students & Military with ID $25 (10K Run or 5K Walk) before Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Online registration or mail to: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, 421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel, TX 78578. registration link: bit.ly/8thcausewayrun
ALL ON-SITE LATE REGISTRATION CHECK IN/ T-SHIRT AND WALKER WRISTBAND PICK UP: Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria St., Port Isabel, Monday, September 11th-Thursday, September 14th, Friday, Sept. 15 from 3 – 7 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 16th from 5:30 – 6:30 a.m. $40 (10K Run); $35 (5K Walk); $30 Students & Military with ID (10k Run or 5K Walk).
T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED for all participants that register before Tuesday, August 15th!

RACE COURSE: 10K (6.2 mi.) Starts at the Port Isabel Community Center and ends at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. One major incline. Water stations at locations along course and at the finish line. Police and EMS protection is provided. The run is USA Track and Field certified: Certification #TX15006WG. (See map on reverse)
REGISTRATION LINK: bit.ly/8thcausewayrun
FITNESS WALK COURSE: 3 miles. This course starts at the Port Isabel Community Center and ends at the Padre Balli statue on South Padre Island. THIS IS NOT A RACE. IT IS A PARTICIPATION WALK.
SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE!
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN OR WALK!
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS: Medals will be given to the overall 1st through 3rd male and female winners as well as 1st through 3rd place winner in each male and female age division of the 10K. Overall winners will be ineligible for awards in their respective age divisions. Awards will be available immediately following the race and scoring at Louie’s. FREE refreshments (will be available as supplies last). PARTICIPANTS CROSSING THE FINISH LINES WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS (while supplies last). No refunds, no exceptions.
FOR RUN, WALK, ACCOMMODATIONS & ACTIVITIES INFORMATION, CALL: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce 1-800-527-6102 or (956) 943-2262 or email director@portisabel.org or the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-So-Padre or www.sopadre.com.

39th Annual Causeway Run & Fitness Walk
2023-04-15 07:00 - 12:00 | Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria Street, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
Thank you for participating on our 39th Annual Causeway Run & Fitness Walk!
Thank you to the City of Port Isabel, City of South Padre Island, all our participants, sponsors and volunteers for making this event another great success!
Please join us for our 8th Annual Summer Run taking place on Saturday, September 16, 2023!
Follow us on our Facebook page for more event photos and any future events:
https://www.facebook.com/portisabelchamber
Click link for all race results:
https://iaapweb.com/results/22/04_15_23_causeway.htm
Scheduled for the 15th of April, 2023, the 39th Annual promises to be even bigger and better. This year’s event will also follow the 6.2 mile (10K) course starting at the Port Isabel Community Center, continuing on to the Queen Isabella Causeway and over the Laguna Madre Bay and ending in front of Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. Awards and snacks will be held immediately following the race/walk at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island.
START: Causeway Run starts at 7:00 a.m. sharp at the Port Isabel Community
Center. Fitness Walk starts at the Community Center at 7:15 a.m.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $35 (10k Run); $30 (5K Walk); Students & Military
with ID $25 (10K Run or 5K Walk) before March 14, 2023. Online registration
or mail to: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, 421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.,
Port Isabel, TX 78578.
LATE REGISTRATION FEES/On-SITE REGISTRATION: After March 14, 2023, $40 (10K Run); $35 (5K Walk);
$30 Students & Military with ID (10K Run or 5K Walk). Late registration can
be processed at the Port Isabel Community Center April 10 -13, 2023, Monday – Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday April 14, 3pm-7pm and Saturday, April 15th, 5:30 am-6:30 am. Online until April 13, at 10:00 p.m.
The Chamber office will be closed Friday, April 14th.
ALL CHECK IN/PACKET PICKUPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE PORT ISABEL COMMUNITY CENTER: Monday, April 10th- April 13th 9am-5pm, Friday, April 14th 3pm-7pm and Saturday, April 15th 5:30 am-6:30 am.

T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 1,500 PARTICIPANTS TO CHECK IN. SIZES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
RACE COURSE: 10K (6.2 mi.) Starts at the Port Isabel Community Center and ends at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. One major incline. Water stations at locations along course and at the finish line. Police and EMS protection is provided. The run is USA Track and Field certified: Certification #TX15006WG. (See map on reverse)
FITNESS WALK COURSE: 3 miles. This course starts at the Port Isabel Community Center and ends at the Padre Balli statue on South Padre Island. THIS IS NOT A RACE. IT IS A PARTICIPATION WALK.
Shuttle buses will be provided starting at 6:00 am from Louie’s Backyard to the start line at the Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria .
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN OR WALK!
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS: Medals will be given to the overall 1st through 3rd male and female winners as well as 1st through 3rdplace winner in each male and female age division of the 10K. Overall winners will be ineligible for awards in their respective age divisions. PARTICIPANTS CROSSING THE FINISH LINES WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS (while supplies last).
FOR RUN, WALK, ACCOMMODATIONS & ACTIVITIES INFORMATION, CALL: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce 1-800-527-6102 or (956) 943-2262 or email director@portisabel.org or the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-So-Padre or www.sopadre.com.

Thank you to all our sponsors:

The Port Isabel Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival 2022
2022-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | TX
The 29th Annual Shrimp Cook-off & Seafood Festival is scheduled to be held on site in the parking lot of Sutherland’s in Port Isabel on Saturday, Nov. 5th. Dozens of professional and amateur chefs will be preparing their favorite recipes for thousands of festival attendees at a modest fee. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged on appearance, aroma and taste by a select panel of judges.
Live entertainment by The Agency, vendors and exciting new challenges will be featured at the 2022 event. Gate fee is $5 per adult and children 10 and under are free. Hours of the festival are 10 am to 4 pm, with winners announced in both divisions at 4 pm.

7th Annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk
2022-09-17 07:00 - 12:00 | Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria Street, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
7th ANNUAL SUMMER CAUSEWAY RUN & FITNESS WALK: bit.ly/summerrun2022
September 17, 2022 – 7 am- Port Isabel- South Padre Island, Texas
START: Causeway Run starts at 7 am sharp at the Port Isabel Community Center. Fitness Walk starts at 7:15 am
Late Registration Fees: $40 (10k Run) $35 (5k Walk) $25 Students & Military with ID Late registration can be processed at the Chamber office Sept. 12-15, 2022, Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm., or online until Sept. 15, 2022, 10pm: bit.ly/summerrun2022. Chamber office will be closed Friday, Sept. 17th to prepare for late registration.
On-Site Late Registration: Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria St. Port Isabel, Friday Sept. 16th from 4-7pm or Saturday, Sept 17th from 5:30-6:30am.
T-Shirt & Walker Wristband Pick Up: Participants may check in at the Port Isabel Chamber office Mon.-Thurs. the week of the event from 9am-5pm to pick up their T-Shirts and walker wristbands. Only Runners who register by Sept 7th will receive their personalized bibs.

Mid Valley Packet pick up & Late Registrations for 10k & 5k:

Will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 14th 5 pm-8 pm at the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce, 275 S Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596. You must be registered by Sept 7th to pick up your bibs in Weslaco. Otherwise, you are welcome to pick up your bibs/timing chip at the Port Isabel Community Center on Friday, Sept 16th from 4pm-7pm or Saturday, Sept. 17th from 5:30-6:30 am.

T shirts are guaranteed to the first 1000 participants to Check In. Sizes are not guaranteed.
Race Course: 10k (6.2mi) starts at the Community Center and ends at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. One major incline. Water stations at locations along race course and at the finish line. Police & EMS protection provided. The run is USA Track & Field certified: Certification #TX15006WG.
Fitness Walk Course: 5k (3mi.) course starts at the Port Isabel Community Center and ends at the Padre Balli Statue on South Padre Island. THIS IS NOT A RACE. IT IS A PARTICIPATION WALK.
Awards: Medals will be given to the top 3 overall male and female winners as well as first through third place winners in each male and female age division of the 10k. Overall winners will be ineligible for awards in their respective age divisions. Awards will be presented immediately following the race and scoring at Louie’s. FREE refreshments will be available while supplies last. PARTICIPANTS CROSSING THE FINISH LINES WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS(while supplies last).

Shuttle Service: SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE! ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN OR WALK!

2022 Causeway Run & Fitness Walk
2022-04-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria Street, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
Register NOW!! The 38th Annual Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 9th, 2022. The date change was made to accommodate an ongoing maintenance project on the bridge, followed by Spring Break.
Online registrations are open! http://bit.ly/38annualrun-walk
You may download our registration form: 2022 38th Annual Causeway Run
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce will host its 38th Annual Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk on Saturday, April 9th.
The 5K Walk and 10K Run will feature 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 am 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 be closed 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. Early bird registration will offer $5 off per registrant. Late registration will be held Friday from 4-7 pm at the Port Isabel Community Center at 213 Yturria St. and from 5:30-6:30 am at the Community Center on Saturday, where the race begins. For more information, visit www.portisabelchamber.com, email director@portisabel.org or contact the Chamber office at (956) 943-2262. The first 1,500 registrants to check in will receive an event T-shirt.

Shrimp Cook-Off & Seafood Festival
2021-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Sutherlands, 1723 TX-100, Port Isabel, TX, 78566, United States
The 28th Annual Shrimp Cook-off & Seafood Festival is scheduled to be held on site in the parking lot of Sutherland’s in Port Isabel on Saturday, Nov. 6. Dozens of professional and amateur chefs will be preparing their favorite recipes for thousands of festival attendees at a modest fee. Each contestant’s recipe will be judged on appearance, aroma and taste by a select panel of judges.

Live entertainment by The Agency, vendors and exciting new challenges will be featured at the 2021 event. Gate fee is $5 per adult and children 12 and under are free. Hours of the festival are 10 am to 4 pm, with winners announced in both divisions at 4 pm.
Hungry shrimp lovers who don’t get their fill on site can visit each participating restaurant over an extended six-day period from Nov. 7-12. A list of restaurants available during this period will be provided as well as a site map for those who want to extend their experience at the home restaurants of participating chefs.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS:

6th Annual Summer Causeway Run
2021-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria Street, Port Isabel, TX, 78578, United States
ALL RUNNER RESULTS ARE IN!!
Please follow this link for all results: http://iaapweb.com/results/21/09_18_21_10k.htm
Please share your event photos with us or email them to us: admin@portisabel.org
We look forward to seeing you at our next Causeway Run taking place on Saturday, January 8th 2022!

After more than a year of shutdown due to Covid-19, the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for our 6th Annual Summer Causeway Run, set to be held Saturday, Sept. 18th. Usually held the first Saturday in June, it was decided to move the event to September to allow more time for people to be vaccinated.
The 5K walk and 10K run will start at the Port Isabel Community Center, cross the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge, and end at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. The route is the same one that is used for the Annual January Causeway Run & Fitness Walk this year. The run will start promptly at 8 am and the walk will start 15 minutes later. Thousands of participants are expected to turn out.
“Everyone participating in the event will received a custom finishers medal commemorating the event, says Chamber President Betty Wells. Our medals have a stained glass look and have been very popular,”
Entry fees for the run start at $25 for students and military with ID, $35 for walkers and $40 for runners. For more information, contact the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce at (956) 943-2262, email director@portisabel.org, or visit our website at www.portisabelchamber.com. You can download the registration form on the website or select the link to register online.
2021 summer run registration form
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