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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 18, 20269:20 AM | $50 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk Human + 1 Dog | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:20 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk Human Entry | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:20 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk Kids Age 10 and Under Entry | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:20 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in New Jersey, which costs $42 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in New Jersey runs 1:01:19, about 9:52 a mile, based on 32 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:32 and men in 57:39.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 9:20 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (BEST Racing Systems) for Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:31 or better, the top quarter in 28:35, and half the field in 37:23; the last tenth came in after 1:01:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:24 | 25:58 |
| 20-29 | 25:31 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 25:40 | 23:23 |
| 40-49 | 26:16 | 33:47 |
| 50-59 | 27:24 | 28:22 |
| 60-69 | 35:50 | 26:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About the same size since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 187 to 181 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:57 to 37:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 (-2%) | 37:23 | under 25:31 | 18:37 |
| 2024 | 185 (-1%) | 38:02 | under 25:28 | 17:00 |
| 2023 | 187 | 38:57 | under 24:46 | 18:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:35, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter cover on their registration page, in brief.
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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 & 10K Run/Walk 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 and 10K events, the day includes vendors, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends.
The Cupid Fund