MATTHEWS, N.C. — Harris Teeter is proud to return as the presenting sponsor for the 49th annual Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina.

“Harris Teeter has been proud to serve the Charleston community for nearly 50 years,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “We’re honored to once again serve as the sole presenting sponsor of the Cooper River Bridge Run and look forward to celebrating an incredible race week alongside runners, volunteers and the Lowcountry community.”

As the third largest 10K in the United States, the Cooper River Bridge Run will welcome thousands of runners on March 28, 2026, as they make the journey from Mount Pleasant to Charleston. A true celebration of wellness and community, the event reflects Harris Teeter’s ongoing commitment to providing fresh, high-quality ingredients and supporting the communities it proudly serves.

As part of its Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter initiative, Harris Teeter recently launched the new Simple Truth™ Protein line - spanning breakfast, snacks, meals and meal components - giving customers convenient, nutritious choices packed with protein and free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. Harris Teeter customers can also use the new FoodHealth Score, powered by FoodHealth Company, directly in the Harris Teeter app, which rates products based on nutrient density and ingredient quality. Harris Teeter will also introduce OptUP® Nutrition Insights, helping customers better understand the nutritional value of their purchases and track them over time. The Cooper River Bridge Run is the perfect backdrop for this commitment, a reminder that everyday choices, from what's in your cart to what's on your race-day playlist, add up.

Race participants are invited to stop by the Health & Wellness Expo on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. The expo will feature hundreds of vendor booths offering free samples and giveaways, including activations from Harris Teeter vendor partners.

On race day, join more than 35,000 participants and spectators in spotting “Team Teeter,” made up of hundreds of Harris Teeter associates and running partners, as they “Get Over It” and inspire others to prioritize healthy living and community connection. In addition, hundreds of Harris Teeter associates will contribute more than 600 volunteer hours to help ensure a successful race weekend.

“The Cooper River Bridge Run team looks forward to our partnership with Harris Teeter every year,” said Cooper River Bridge Run Deputy Director Mark Cellars. “The Harris Teeter "volunTeeters” who work alongside us bring an enthusiasm and pride for the event that makes every race more fun and impactful than the last.”

Harris Teeter operates 17 stores across the Lowcountry and maintains active partnerships with dozens of local, nonprofit organizations. Through its Together in Education program, the company also provides ongoing financial support to area schools. In addition, Harris Teeter has contributed millions of dollars in food and funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank.

Harris Teeter thanks its vendor partners for making Harris Teeter’s Presenting Sponsorship possible: Coca-Cola Consolidated, Gallo, Pepsi (Gatorade), Recover 180, ZOA Energy, La Colombe, The Fresh Wave, So Good So You, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Brutus Broth for Dogs, Campbell's Snacks, Flowers Bakery, Siggi's, New Classic Cooking, Delicato, Lifeway Foods Inc., Polar Beverages, Ceebo Brew Co., Charleston Coffee Roasters, and Charleston Specialty Foods.

For more information, visit harristeeter.com and stay connected on Instagram and Facebook.

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About Harris Teeter

For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate, and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 70 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia