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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Duke Island Park, Bridgewater NJ
5K
49–66°F · some rain risk
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About this race
🐾 Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run
Join Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter as we come together to raise funds for the Cupid Fund.
📅 Event Information
The Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run is a major fundraiser for the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS) and a wag of a great time! The annual event draws animal lovers from all over to share the day with and in honor of four-legged friends. In addition to the official 5K event, the day includes vendors, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends.
Event date: October 18, 2026
Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ
More details at: Event Page
❤️ The Cupid Fund
The Cupid Fund is a special fund dedicated to helping our shelter animals that require extraordinary medical treatment. The fund provides care for any animal needing more than the basics - spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping. All medical tests, blood work, specialist consults, surgery, treatment of illnesses, etc. are paid for by donations to FOSRAS Cupid Fund. Please visit our website at: FOSRAS Website
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Course: Flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course at Duke Island Park.
- Participation: Run/walk with your dog! Dogs to start at the back of the starting group.
- Doggy Goody Bag: Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).
- Registration Fees: Day of registration: Run/Walk - $40 + $5/dog: Kids 10 and under - $15: Kiddie Dash - $12.
👶 Kiddie Dash
- 4 years and under: 25 yard dash
- 5-7 years old: 50 yard dash
- Finisher Prize: All kiddie dash participants will receive a finisher prize.
- Shirt Guarantee: Registered by September 15th to receive a t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt.
📅 Event Schedule
- 8:30 AM: Registration Opens
- 9:10 AM: Kiddie Dash
- 9:25 AM: 5K Run/Walk Start
- 10:15 AM: 5K Awards Ceremony
- 10:45 AM: Doggy Costume Contest
- 9:00-12:00 PM: Vendors open
🏆 Awards
- Overall Winners: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for both Male & Female.
- Age Categories: Top 3 5k finishers, male & female in various age categories.
📋 Race Bibs
We use Chronotrack RFID systems for chip timing. All awards will be calculated based on chip time, not gun time.
🤝 Sponsorships Available!
Email [email protected] to participate!
📱 Follow us!
Facebook: FOSRAS
Instagram: FOSRAS
Website: FOSRAS
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