Heightened world tensions are causing increased safety precautions at large public events, such as the famous Cooper River Bridge Run involving over 20,000 runners. This imposed safety zone will not affect Waterway traffic, but will affect boaters wanting to navigate the Cooper or the Wando Rivers. However, USCG Charleston confirms that traffic from the Waterway south of the bridge into or out either the Maritime Center or Charleston Harbor Marina will be allowed. If you plan an entrance or exit from either marina, it would be wise to contact the Coast Guard at the number below the day of your plans to double check.

SOUTH CAROLINA – CHARLESTON – COOPER RIVER: Safety Zone Cooper River Bridge Run.
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the waters of Cooper River, and Town Creek Reaches in Charleston, South Carolina during the Cooper River Bridge Run on March 28, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Persons and vessels will be prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative.
The safety zone will create a regulated area encompassing a portion of the harbor, including all waters of the Cooper River, and Town Creek Reaches encompassed within the following points:
32° 48′ 32’ N / 079° 56′ 08’ W, thence East to 32° 48′ 20’ N / 079° 54′ 20’ W, thence South to 32° 47′ 20’ N / 079° 54′ 29’ W, thence West to 32° 47′ 20’ N / 079° 55′ 28’ W, returning to 32° 48′ 32’ N / 079° 56′ 08’ W.
For on-scene communications, contact the Coast Guard 24-hour Command Center at: (843) 740-7050. Chart 11524 LNM: 10/15