SomerStrong 5K,10K, fun walk, kids fun run (Halloween-themed) and Trunk or Treat
About this race
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Duke Island Park – Bridgewater, New Jersey
Hosted by the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey – Somerset County Subchapter (PNANJ Somerset)
Looking for a Halloween 5K or 10K in New Jersey that blends fitness, fun, and community impact? 🎃
Join the SomerStrong 5K/10K & Halloween Family Fair, a USATF-sanctioned event (500 Grand Prix Points) on Saturday, October 25, 2026, at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ.
Now in its fourth year, SomerStrong attracts 200+ runners, walkers, and families from across Somerset County and the Tri-State area. Every step supports PNANJ Somerset’s mission to empower nurses and uplift communities.
👟 Event Highlights:
- USATF-Sanctioned 5K & 10K | 500 Grand Prix Points
- Professional timing & official results
- $1,000+ in cash prizes & age-group trophies 🏆
- Participation medals for all finishers
- Kids Fun Run & Trunk or Treat for families 👻
- Costume contest, music, food & giveaways
💰 USATF Member Discount:
– $3 off 5K and 10K
NOTE: T-shirts are optional. You can purchase the ticket during check-in on October 25, 2026 for 5$
Schedule of Events*
8:00 AM – Registration Opens
9:00 AM – Costume Parade / Group Stretch & Warm-Up / Trunk or treat
9:30 AM - Kid's Fun Run
9:45 AM – Kid’s Fun Run and Costume Awarding
10:00 AM – 10K Start
10:15 AM – 5K Start
11:00 AM – 10K/5K Awards
*subject to changes
Be part of one of New Jersey’s most inspiring Halloween races. Whether you’re chasing points, running in costume, or cheering with family, the SomerStrong 5K/10K delivers a memorable morning of fitness, fun, and philanthropy.
Pick your distance
Running
Somer$trong 5K (USATF members)
Somer$trong 5K (USATF NON-members)
Somer$trong 10K (USATF members)
Somer$trong 10K (USATF NON-members)
Virtual Walk/Run (any miles)
Kids Fun Run (under 7 years old) Not Included in 5K/10K
Not Included in 5K/10K
Halloween Costume Parade
Trunk or Treat
Walking
Liesure Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bridgewater, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 6:04 PM local time (EDT) in Bridgewater on October 25, 2026 — 10h 43m 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)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 23 Bridgewater events
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