Run For Heroes 5K 2025 - A Bridges Event

Event 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.

Cause Supported

All proceeds support Bridges' efforts to end veteran homelessness in Essex and Union county, as well as their 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. Bridges is a proud partner of Bringing Veterans Home, which looks to end veteran homelessness in NJ by 2027.

Event Details

WHEN: Sunday, November 2nd 2025

TIME:

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

Race Perks

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).

Honoring Veterans

All 5K registrants will have the opportunity to list a veteran to honor during the registration process, that we will feature on an Honor Wall at the event. For any donors giving a donation of $100 or more, we will HONOR A VET with special recognition before and during the event.

Registration Rates

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

Additional Information

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

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

Race Link

For more details and to register, visit Run For Heroes 5K 2025 - A Bridges Event.