Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk
About this race
Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run & Walk
📍 Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ
📅 September 12, 2026
Join us for a powerful morning of community, movement, and purpose at the Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run & Walk. Set against the scenic backdrop of Duke Island Park, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters to raise awareness and support recovery efforts throughout Somerset County.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking alongside friends, or showing support for a loved one, this event is about coming together to make a difference. Every step taken helps shine a light on recovery, resilience, and hope.
The event features:
• A USATF Grand Prix 5K on a fast, flat course perfect for all levels
• A welcoming 5K Walk for participants of all ages and abilities
• A fun and energetic Kids Dash, giving our youngest participants a chance to be part of the day
Operation Helping Hand (OHH) is a program where law enforcement plays an integral role in identifying individuals with substance use disorders and, together with community partners, serves as a point of entry into treatment and/or recovery support services. By conducting door-to-door outreach or by deploying the mobile van, Somerset County OHH’s goal during each encounter is to have law enforcement, accompanied by recovery support specialists, engage residents in need by providing on-the-spot referrals to treatment and other resources. Operation Helping Hand is dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use, providing critical resources, outreach, and pathways to recovery. Your participation helps strengthen these efforts and build a healthier community.
Come run. Come walk. Come support recovery.
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Running
5K
KIDS DASH
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 6:36 AM and sets at 7:12 PM local time (EDT) in Bridgewater on September 12, 2026 — 12h 36m of daylight.
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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)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 23 Bridgewater events
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