Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
About this race
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, participants, and canines will run/walk the flat trails and picturesque backdrop of the flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course at Duke Island Park. There will be Overall Winner Awards and Age Group Awards. Walk or run with your dog! Dogs can join the race starting at 9:20 AM and are required to start at the back of the starting group behind the runners. Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).
Kiddie Dash Details:4 years old and under- 25 yard dash
5-7 years old- 50 yard dash
All kiddie dash participants will receive a finisher prize
Participants registered by September 15th are guaranteed a t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt. During registration, there is an option to forgo the t-shirt.
Day of registration: 10K Run - $50 (human entry only)
5K Run/Walk- $40 + $5/dog
Kids 10 and under $15
Kiddie Dash: $12
To ensure an enjoyable walk for 2 legged and 4 legged participants:
- Please refrain from using Flexi leads, only 6’ leads or less allowed
- All Dogs must be current on shots and no females in heat
- Please do not bring pets whose behavior may endanger others
- Participants must clean up after their pet and provide appropriate feces collection bags for such use.
Certified 10K Course Link
Coming soon
Certified 5K Course Link:
https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=NJ16520JHP
Event Schedule
8:30 AM Registration Opens
9:10 AM Kiddie Dash
9:25 AM 5K &10K Run/Walk Start
10:15 AM 5K Awards Ceremony
10:40 AM 10K Award Ceremony
10:45 AM Doggy Costume Contest
9:00-12:00 PM Vendors open
Vendors will be available until 12 PM
Awards
Overall 1st place 5k - Male & Female
Overall 2nd place 5k - Male & Female
Overall 3rd place 5k - Male & Female
Age categories
Top 3 5k finishers, male & female in various age categories.
Race Bibs
We use Chronotrack RFID systems for chip timing. All awards will be calculated based on chip time, not gun time.
Sponsorships Available!
Email heartandsole5knj@gmail.com to participate!
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Running
5K Run/Walk Human Entry
5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog
5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry
This registration is for the 5K only. Registration for the kiddie dash is separate.
10K Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bridgewater, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:14 PM local time (EDT) in Bridgewater on October 18, 2026 — 11h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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