Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

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Duke Island Park, Bridgewater NJ

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

🐾 Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run

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, a K-9 demonstration, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends.

💖 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: https://www.fosras.com

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

Course: Friends, participants, and canines will run/walk the flat trails and picturesque backdrop of the flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course at Duke Island Park.
Awards: There will be Overall Winner Awards and Age Group Awards.
Dog Participation: Dogs can join the race starting at 9:20 AM and are required to start at the back of the starting group behind the runners.
Goody Bags: Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).

👶 The Kiddie Dash is Back!!

Ages 4 and under: 25 yard dash
Ages 5-7: 50 yard dash
Finisher Prize: All kiddie dash participants will receive a finisher prize
T-shirt Guarantee: Participants registered by September 5th are guaranteed a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt. During registration, there is an option to forgo the t-shirt.

💲 Registration Fees

Run/Walk: $40 + $5/dog
Kids 10 and under: $15
Kiddie Dash: $12

🚶‍♂️ Participant Guidelines

Please refrain from using Flexi leads: only 6’ leads or less allowed.
All Dogs must be current on shots and no females in heat.
Please do not bring pets whose behavior may endanger others.
Participants must clean up after their pet and provide appropriate feces collection bags for such use.

📄 Certified 5K Course Link

https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=NJ16520JHP

🗓️ Event Schedule

8:30 AM: Registration Opens
9:00 AM: Kiddie Dash
9:15 AM: 5K Run/Walk Start
10:00 AM: 5K Awards Ceremony
10:30 AM: K9 Demonstration
11:00 AM: Doggy Costume Contest
9:00-12:00 PM: Vendors open

Vendors will be available until 12 PM

🏆 Awards

Overall 1st place 5k - Male & Female
Overall 2nd place 5k - Male & Female
Overall 3rd place 5k - Male & Female
Age categories: Top 3 5k finishers, male & female in various age categories.