About us

Conquer the Bridge

about us

Conquer The Bridge began as an idea over 15 years ago and was created for those who sought a challenge unlike any other in Southern California racing circles. Thousands of runners and walkers join us annually on Labor Day Monday in the picturesque and truly unique city of San Pedro to conquer the 5.3 mile race course over the historical Vincent Thomas Bridge.

Since the very beginning our wonderful partners at the LAPD Harbor Division, and their Booster Club for Kids Program, have worked with us to make our race possible. The program consists of dozens of young kids whose presence on race day is truly amazing. We are also joined by a large group from the YMCA (San Pedro) Youth in Government Program and staff who assist us with important tasks such as Finisher’s Medals distributions.

Our wonderful sponsors and their amazing support help us all reach the finish line each and every year and without them there could be no race. Conquer The Bridge is truly a blue-collar event and so many great individuals and teams come together to make it all possible.

We sincerely hope you will continue to join us to compete and have a grand time with one another. It is our greatest privilege to serve each and every one of you. As always, we thank you so very much for being a part of this race, and we look forward to seeing you for another successful CONQUER THE BRIDGE!

Michael-Patrick Hogue,
Race Creator

Michael-Patrick Hogue served for 14 years as the Organizer and the Race Director as well as the Announcer for Conquer the Bridge.

Remembering Michael-Patrick

You may or may not have met Michael-Patrick Hogue personally, but if you participated in one of the Conquer the Bridge races, you know what a great service he provided to both those who participated and to the San Pedro community.

Sadly, Michael-Patrick Hogue passed away on Christmas Eve night, 2023. I have done Michael-Patrick’s website for years and even though we never met in person, we became friends. The kind of friends who when they finally do meet, bear hugs are called for.

I will now have to give that bear hug to his son, Derek Hogue, who has been deeply involved in the Conquer the Bridge races alongside his father.

Please say a silent Thank you, Michael for all the hard work, generosity and kindness he showed to all those who Conquered the Bridge.

Michael-Patrick, you will be missed terribly. Until we race again…

Chesa Keane, Webmaster and friend

We will always smile more for having known Michael-Patrick Hogue, the Creator of Conquer the Bridge.

All of us.