Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

🐾 Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run

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 Run/Walk and Fun Run 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 event, the day includes vendors, a K-9 demonstration, 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

• Date & Location: 2025-10-05 at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ.
• Course: Flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course.
• Dogs: 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).
• Awards: There will be Overall Winner Awards and Age Group Awards.

👶 The Kiddie Dash is Back!!

• Age 4 and under: 25 yard dash
• Ages 5-7: 50 yard dash
• Finisher prize: All kiddie dash participants will receive a finisher prize.
• Registration: Participants registered by September 15th are guaranteed a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt.

📅 Event Schedule

• 8:30 AM: Registration Opens
• 9:00 AM: Kiddie Dash
• 9:20 AM: 5K Run/Walk Start
• 10:20 AM: 5K Awards Ceremony
• 10:45 AM: K9 Demonstration
• 11:15 AM: Doggy Costume Contest
• 9:00-12:00 PM: Vendors open

🏆 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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Website: FOSRAS