Race For Heroes 5K 2025 - A Bridges Event

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Sign up now to join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at The Village Green in downtown Summit, NJ for a beautiful morning of exercise and fun for a great cause. Your morning will consist of a 5k run or walk along our USATF-certified course through Summit, and a Fun Run for the kids around The Village Green.

All proceeds support Summit- and Newark-based Bridges' mission and programs, which seek to end homelessness through street outreach and intensive case management focusing on health, housing, and independence.

🗓️ Date & Time

WHEN: Sunday, November 2nd 2025

• Check-in: 8:00am
• Warm-up: 8:50am
• 5K Run/Walk: 9:00am
• Kids Fun Run: 9:30am

🎽 Participant Information

ALL ABOUT IT: Each 5k participant will receive an event t-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments. Live DJ and volunteer opportunities will also be on-site throughout the morning. Top fundraisers and top racers in each category will receive awards after the race. T-shirts will only be guaranteed for those who register by October 20, 2025. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a medal and prize (no t-shirt).

💰 Early Bird Rates

• 5K race for 18 years and older: $40 (increases to $45 on 10/1)
• 5K race for under 18 years old: $30 (increases to $35 on 10/1)
• 5K race for Veteran Participants: $25 (no increase)
• Kids Fun Run: $10

📦 T-Shirt/Packet Pick-Up

PICK-UP TIMES:

Thursday, October 30th, 4pm - 6pm OR Friday, October 31st, 9am - 11am
Bridges Outreach
120 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901

Park on the side street, Russell Place, and you will see our table outside by the Oakes Center door. In the case of inclement weather, come in the marked door to the vestibule. Parking lot available on Ashwood Ave if needed. Walk around building to our table.

Please note: Kids Fun Run will not receive event t-shirts unless there are extras, so early check-in is NOT necessary for these registrants.

📅 Race Day Information

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION: T-Shirt/Bib pickup will begin at 8am in the Village Green. Same day registration will be available.
Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30am while the 5K is finishing up. Registrants can arrive at 9am to check-in for the Kids Fun Run.

🚗 Parking

PARKING: Parking is available on the street and in nearby municipal lots.

💧 Course Details

• WATER STATION: There will be one water station on the course.
• STROLLERS: Strollers are allowed on the race course, we just ask that you line up near the end for your safety and the safety of other participants.

🍎 Post Race Refreshments

POST RACE FOOD/DRINK: After you cross the finish line, we will provide free water, fruit and packaged post-race snacks.

🌐 More Information

For more details, visit the official race webpage: Race For Heroes 5K 2025 - A Bridges Event.