Races

Kick Off the Spring Running Season — With Cinnamon Buns & Big Smiles! 🌸🏃‍♀️🍩🐾 What better way to welcome spring than with a flat, fast 5K or 10K — and new for 2026, a 2K Pup Strut for you and your furry friend! Cross the finish line to claim your one-of-a-kind finisher medal and enjoy a FREE warm cinnamon bun as your sweet reward.  🏃‍♀️ Who Can Join5K & 10K: Runners & joggers of all levels5K & 2K Pup Strut: Walkers and furry friends welcome 🐶✨This event is rain, snow, or shine — so dress for the weather and come ready to have fun!  💛 Running for a CauseThis year’s race proudly supports The Andreas Foundation, a beacon of hope founded in 2024 by Ryan K. Brown, Jr. and Iman McDonnaugh-Brown. The foundation is dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing support, and fostering hope for families affected by neonatal encephalopathy.👉 Learn more about The Andreas Foundation  🎽 Registration IncludesEntry to

Join us for the 2026 W2 5K/10K run, a vibrant event that celebrates health, resilience, and communityspirit! Whether you are a nurse or not, or a seasoned runner or taking your first steps toward fitness,this event is designed for everyone. Together we will embrace wellness while supporting a meaningfulcause. This fundraising event is hosted by the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey (PNANJ) inpartnership with the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey Foundation (PNANJF). This willhelp sustain the PNANJ and PNANJF upcoming activities that foster community participation,implementation of advocacies towards health and wellness, and leadership and membershipdevelopment as well as supporting calamities in the Philippines and the United States through CAREprograms. Let us lace up, show up, and make 2026 the year of Wellness Warriors.Events/Time:5K – 10:15am10K – 10:00 amLEISURE WALK/2K WALK / VIRTUAL – 10:00 a.m.

Now in our 28th year, we invite you to run or walk at Duke Island Park for our youth's future on April 18th, 2026.  We literally have something for everyone! Our sanctioned 5K is for everyone from the competitive runner to the joyful walker. USATF-NJ members can earn 500 points in the 2025 Grand Prix competition. For those not up for the full 3.1 miles, register for our 2 Mile Walk. Busy that day? We've got a virtual event. Keeping the kids sprints!While a 5K brings excitement to the day, kids sprinting brings pure joy. Children aged 2 to 7 are grouped with those who are the same age and tasked with sprinting to the finish line. It's the real experience with bib and finisher medal. Registration is $10.  This event is as much about community as it is fundraising. If you are struggling to pay our registration fees, please email courtney-newman@comcast.net for financial assistance.

🥓 The Battle of New Jersey That Never Ends…Is it Pork Roll or Taylor Ham? Now’s your chance to settle the debate once and for all at the Inaugural Pork Roll vs.Taylor Ham 5K / 10K & 2K Pup Strut, happening Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ! Choose your distance, hit the course, and when you cross the finish line, you’ll earn a one-of-a-kind Finisher’s Medal and a Pork Roll or Taylor Ham treat — your choice! (Don’t worry, your four-legged running buddy gets a special treat too 🐾). Like every MegaBite Runs event, we’re keeping the vibe fun and relaxed — no timing chips, no pressure, just community, laughter, and a great day outdoors.   Good News Home Inc. is a faith‑based nonprofit organization offering short‑ and long‑term residential treatment for women recovering from substance abuse. For 40 years, we’ve provided a place of refuge, healing, and renewal. In August 2024, we opened The Butterfly House, a sober‑living duplex offering afford

Join us on a beautiful run in scenic Bridgewater, NJ! This 5K course gives you the best views of gorgeous Duke Island as well as the Raritan River and Canal. With half of the course adjacent to water, you are sure to have one of the most peaceful runs of your life! After completing your run, you'll end the race with a one of a kind finisher medal and a delicious donut! Whether you're a beginner running their first race or you're lacing up your running shoes for your 100th, this course is perfect for everyone.    Packet Pickup Info + Race Day Reminders Packet Pick- tbd Race Day Packet Pick Up tbdTime: 8:00 – 9:00 AMLocation: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ   Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater Groups of 4 or more should reach out to Justine@liverungive.com so we can put aside your stuff! Are there hills? No. Whew! Water on the course? Yes! We will have water situated around mile 1.5 Do I have to be a runner? Nope, you can absolutely walk! Are there group/corpor

Join us for the 2nd Annual Stride to Provide 5K, a USATF-certified, Grand Prix-eligible, professionally timed race and walk in Somerset County. Whether you are chasing a personal record or walking with your family, every participant helps Feeding Hands deliver groceries to families who need them. Last year's Stride to Provide was the largest 5K held at Duke Island Park, and this year we are aiming to feed even more families. The Stride to Provide is the fastest way to feed our neighbors. Every dollar raised produces four dollars' worth of groceries. For every $30 registration, Feeding Hands delivers $120 of fresh food and essentials to a family with care and dignity. Cross the finish line, fill a cart with groceries, and give hunger a run for its money. 🏃USATF-certified, Grand Prix-eligible, professionally timed 5K. Register by April 10th for Early Bird pricing. 🚶1-mile and 2-mile walk options for all ages and fitness levels 🏆 Awards for top finishers an

The Vincent R. Gagliardi Foundation is proud to announce the 4th annual 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Walk in honor of Vincent "Vinny" who tragically passed away on October 8th, 2021.  The event will take place at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. The goal of this event is to raise funds for the Vincent R. Gagliardi Foundation, and to keep Vincent’s memory alive.  All net proceeds go directly to the Foundation, and will be used to award an Annual Memorial Scholarship to deserving Somerville High School students and to educate the community on driver safety.  This is an opportunity to celebrate Vincent's life and help create a powerful impact for both his family and future recipients of this award.  The Vincent R. Gagliardi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #88-3587270

The 5th Annual Run4Rare is set to return on May 16, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. This race is rain or shine.   Aubrie Rowland is 7 year old Raritan resident attending Second Grade at Milltown Primary School in Bridgewater, NJ.  She was born with an ultra-rare Mitochondrial Disease, Leukoencephalopathy with Ovarian Failure (LKENP).  This condition is terminal and has no cure.  This run is hosted by Aubrie's mom, Ashley Rowland who is the Co-Founder of CureARS.   ​CureARS is a parent organization (founded by two mom's) supporting families and funding research that could lead to life-saving treatments for their children and others affected by mtARS disorders.   Dedicate your miles to local resident, Aubrie and the thousands of others affected and those who will be diagnosed worldwide in 2026. ​ Run bib/time trackerT-shirt for all in-person runners (if registered prior to April 15th)Flat course at Duke Island ParkUSATF Certified Course (NJ22033JLW)Awards for Overall

JCC Dash & Splash 5K & Pool Party: In memory of Chairoj Raviwong Raising money to support to the JCC Camp, Bridgewater TIDE Swim Team, & Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund as well as the JCC Special Needs programs.  Great for all ages. Perfect for seasoned runners, casual walkers, kids, adults, and everyone in between.Please leave your furry friends at home this time! Timed 5K Run/Walk for a cause, raising money for JCC Scholarships 5:30pm: 5K6pm - 8:30pm: Pool Party 7pm: Medal & Prize Ceremony  Everyone who registers by 4/30 receives a FREE t-shirt. DJ, Lawn & Pool Games, face paint, balloon animals, Tye Dye (bring your own white item), Snacks and more. Food Trucks available for food purchases. Advance registration is encouraged!Run it. Walk it. Float it.  $40 - 5K$50 - 5K-Day of registration$20 - Pool Party Only$25 - Pool Party Only-Day of registration  ➡️ Kids 5 and under who want to participate in Run/Walk or Kids Dash $10. ➡️ Kids 5 and under free to jo

Ken'ya Run?   Yes, You Ken'ya! Kiwimbi 10K, 5K Runs & 45-Minute Walk! Creating opportunity through education. Bring your family and friends and join us for a beautiful day in a picturesque park! The beautiful course has tons of shade, making it a great place to set PB's!   COURSE IS PAVED, FLAT AND FAST! Date: Sunday May 17, 2026 Place: Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ Registration: 8:00 am 10K race:  9:00 am 5K race: 9:00 am Walkers go out immediately after the races begin. Why walk 45 minutes? That's the average amount of time a child in rural Kenya walks one way to school each day! Prizes to Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers Awards to Top M/F 1st Place Finishers in the following Age Groups: 15 & Under · 16-19 · 20s · 30s · 40s· 50s · 60s · 70s · 80s · 90+ All proceeds to benefit Kiwimbi International. **If you would prefer to donate by check, please mail your gift to:  Kiwimbi International, PO Box 465 Gladstone, NJ 07934 Race registrations c

A Memorial Weekend tradition NOW in the beautiful and expansive Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. While we look back fondly on our tenure in the heart of Downtown Somerville, we welcome you to enjoy the many perks of our new event home: ample, close, and free parking; reduced commuting concerns in our less congested location; and a traffic-free 5K and Walk course. Kick off your holiday weekend on Thursday evening with all of the amenities the community has come to love since 2006 including a fun lively atmosphere, your choice of run/walk/dash, souvenir shirt and prizes, and dinner-time refreshments.

This course takes you through the natural beauty of a 343 acre park and the Raritan River Greenway.  Flat and fast, tree lined and shaded, along the shore of the picturesque Raritan River, and next to the fields where the community comes to picnic and play, a perfect setting for fan support throughout.  Join us for this inaugural event that so many are excited to be part of as you run 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K in beautiful Duke Island Park to kick off your summer running season.  Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J.Reference Address: 191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, N.J. 08807  The courses follow the 3.35 mile loop in Duke Island Park. Half Marathoners run 4 loops, 10K runners run 2 loops, and 5K runners run one loop.   Every loop will be timed in real-time.  You will receive splits and a final time.  Water Stations: You will have 3 support stations on the loop providing you with water, Gatorade, and power gels.   Ammenities:Technical T-shirt: male & female cutDie-Cast Medal wi

We Want Ice Cream 5K — Duke Island Park Ice Cream, You scream, We all scream for ICE CREAM! Join Live Run Give LLC for the We Want Ice Cream 5K at the beautiful Duke Island Park. This fun and flavorful event invites runners, walkers, and dancers of all ages to enjoy 3.1 miles of flat, scenic park paths—then celebrate at the finish line with a delicious sweet treat! Event Highlights: Finisher’s Medal and Ice Cream included with registrationVegan and dairy-free options availableUnique race shirt and themed finisher’s medalFamily-friendly fun with a competitive edgeAge group awards for top finishersBring your family and friends for a day filled with fitness, fun, and ice cream!

What is a Tunnel to Towers Climb?The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk & Climb Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of StephenSiller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. We honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit t2t.org. How much of the stadium do I have to climb?You will be following the aisles through the stadium seating, starting in Section 1 and climbing up, down and around to the other side of the stadium at least 5 times (Approx. 2,200 ft of “track”). Click on the link below for an overview of the stadium. Volunteers will be guiding the Climbers. Patriot Stadium Seating Chart Do I have to climb all the way to the top floor in order to partic

Join us at the Dignity Dash to support Alternatives, Inc.   Bring your family and friends and join us for a beautiful day in a picturesque park! The flat and fast course provides an ample amount of shade, making it a great place to set PB's!    Awards and medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Winners & 1st Place Men and Women Per Age Category   What to Expect at the Event Tons of food and a plentiful amount of water and other beverages; Music playing all morning long to get you pumped up for the challenge; Water stations along the course, where runners can recharge; Duke Island Park is a great place to spend the day with the family. The Dash begins near the playground and is sure to please kids young and older; 10k or 5k USATF sanctioned and timed races - part of the Grand Prix; Fun Walk (about a mile); FREE Kids Dash for those under 10; T-Shirts for first 150 sign ups   The medal ceremony will take place as soon as results are tabulated.   Other Ways to H

Join us for the first ever Live Run Give Run for Pie 5K 🥧🏃‍♀️ Set at beautiful Duke Island Park, this flat and fast 5K course is perfect for runners, walkers, first-timers, and PR chasers alike. All abilities are welcome, and the vibe is equal parts scenic and sweet. 📅 September 20, 2026⏰ Start Time: 9:30 AM📍 Duke Island Park Run for the miles. Stay for the pie. Because fall running should always come with dessert. Participants receive a race shirt (first 300 registered), a finisher’s medal, and of course… a slice of pie 🥧🏅👕

Join Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter as we come together to raise funds for the Cupid Fund.  The Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash 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 and 10K events, the day includes vendors, 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 Friends, participa

🍁 What better way to kick off the fall running season than with a fast, flat 5K or 10K… and a FREE Duck Donut waiting at the finish line? 🍩 Choose your distance — and your perfect donut! As always, we’re keeping the vibe fun, friendly, and stress-free. No timing awards, no pressure — just good energy, great people, and delicious donuts. It’s not about speed… it’s about the journey (and the treats)! 🏃‍♂️ All levels welcome — runners & walkers (walkers: 5K only)🐶 Bring the whole crew — family, friends, pups, and your appetite! This year’s race proudly supports Somerset Children’s Center, helping children with special needs reach their full potential through therapeutic services in a safe and nurturing environment.👉 Learn more about their incredible mission.  📍 Location: Duke Island Park – Bridgewater, NJ📅 Race Day: Sunday, November 1 🕣 Packet Pickup Options:• Saturday, October 31 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMDuck Donuts – Route 2