Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5k
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Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk
The 14th annual Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 10, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. The event features a 5K course on an extremely flat, paved wooded trail that parallels the Raritan River.
Online registration opens July 1, 2026 and closes October 9, 2026. A registration fee of $25 applies. Day of registration is available. Pre-registrants who register by September 12, 2026 receive a free event T-shirt.
Awards are presented to the top three finishers overall for each gender and to the top three finishers in each age group. Age groups are 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and over.
Fundraising and recruitment incentives are available: a paid participant who raises donations of at least $125 will be refunded the $25 registration fee, and a paid participant who recruits four other paying registrants will also be refunded the $25 fee. Sponsorship opportunities are offered, including banner placement at the start and finish for $500 and a mile marker sign along the course for $200.
All race proceeds and sponsorships benefit Family & Community Services of Somerset County, which provides mental health and addiction treatment and related services on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
