THIS year’s Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane event has attracted a record number of entrants.

More than 41,000 people have so far committed to sacrificing their Sunday sleep-in this weekend to raise money for the Heart Foundation. The number of entrants already surpasses the 36,000 total from 2008.

To ensure an easy passage for entrants in the 10km event, Queensland Rail has five special services, from 5.13am from Bowen Hills to Murarrie, 750m from the start at the southern base of the Gateway Bridge.

The final train at 5.39am is the last service that will get people to the line in time for the 6.25am race start. Tickets can be purchased through Queensland Rail.

There are also 49 buses from the RNA Showgrounds to Murarrie. Tickets are $4 at www.bridgetobris bane.com.au or 1/120 Fison Rd West, Eagle Farm until noon on Saturday or until sold out. Online entries close at 5pm tomorrow. Registrations will be taken at the Eagle Farm race office until noon on Saturday.

The race ends at the RNA Showgrounds with entertainment including former Australia Idol Damien Leith.