Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk

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.

Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the Somerset County Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, KIDS DASH featuring a flat and fast course in Bridgewater.