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Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States
May 17, 2026
Running

About this race

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 can also be paid by check. Email info@kiwimbi.org for assistance.  
What to Expect:
  • Tons of food featuring Kenyan treats
  • Plenty of water 
  • Kenyan Pop Music playing all morning long to get you pumped up for the challenge
  • Water stations along the course, where runners can recharge
  • 10k and 5k USATF sanctioned and timed races - part of the Grand Prix
  • 45 Minute (5k) Fun Walk
  • Register by April 1 for a guaranteed a t-shirt. 

The medal ceremony will take place as soon as results are tabulated. 
 
Other Ways to Help:
Be an Enthusiastic Fundraiser - your families and friends can support you and Kiwimbi with their contributions

Volunteer - proof of service hours available

Be A Cheerleader! - your sideline encouragement will motivate the runners

Sponsorships are available at the bottom of the Race website. If you have a business that would like to partner with us, sign up to be a sponsor or send an email to info@kiwimbi.org.  

This Event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!  

No refunds.

Join fellow runners on May 17, 2026 for the Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Bridgewater.

Pick your distance

Running

10K

May 17, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

5K

May 17, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$55.00
Closed

5K Fun Walk

May 17, 2026 5K 9:15 AM
$40.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for May in Bridgewater.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 12.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 24.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 12.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 24.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Bridgewater

Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk takes place in Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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