Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Please join us by registering for the 3rd annual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k Run/Walk! Last year we had 300 entries-- runners, walkers, strollers, virtual participants, a great race for all!

COURSE AND EVENT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Join us on our USATF certified course and sanctioned event on clearly marked paved paths connecting River Road Park to the Bedminster Police station!  Flat as can be, with one pedestrian bridge over the highway! This 5k is perfect for runners of all levels as well as walkers. Bob Hendricks Memorial 5k T-shirts available in-person racers until September 3rd or while supplies last!

Virtual option also available!

Saturday October 2nd, 2026

The Dunellen Hotel - 120 N. Washington Ave., Dunellen, NJ 08812

11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. – Option bib & packet pick-up

Sunday, October 3rd, 2026

River Road Park - 3055 River Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921

Parking is available along the first set of fields.  Race registration, start, and finish are near the dog park.

7:00 A.M. – Volunteer show up | Vendor set up
7:30 A.M. – Race registration | Check-in opens
8:30 A.M. – Pre-race introduction
9:00 A.M. – Race starts for 5K run/walk
10:15 A.M. – Post-race awards ceremony

REGISTRATION:

Early Bird – Before July 3rd | $30

Pre-registration – Before September 3rd | $35

After September 4th | $40

AWARDS:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall

Top 3 Male and Female 10 year age groups

WHAT ELSE?

• FREE race day and finisher photos
• FREE finish line video
• Finisher's medals
• T-shirts while supplies last

IN HONOR OF BOB HENDRICKS

Bob Hendricks was the absolute best husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, cousin, and friend to so many.  He was a 2x Ironman, an Ultra marathon runner and triathlete. Bob was as humble and generous as them come and will be immensely missed, always.  With absolutely no preexisting health conditions, Bob was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February 2025 and passed away in March 2025, only 4 weeks after diagnosis. 

This race is looking to honor Bob's memory by doing what he loved to do most -- running (or walking) and also raising funds to donate to Project Purple (projectpurple.org). These funds will support critical research and patient aid, assisting in identifying effective treatments for a wider range of people. Currently, the five-year survival rate is only 13 percent, and there are no widely available early screening options. This effort also supports Project Purple’s mission of creating a world without pancreatic cancer.

SPONSORS

Please email [email protected] for more information on sponsorship opportunities!