Poopy Doo's Animal Rescue's 3rd Annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 10:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Hainesport, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Bridge 5K Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Rainbow Bridge Walk (T-Shirt Only) | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 202610:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Rainbow Bridge 5K Registration starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1401 Marne Hwy, Hainesport, NJ 08036
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1401 Marne Hwy, Hainesport, NJ 08036Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Poopy Doo's Animal Rescue's 3rd Annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1401 Marne Hwy, Hainesport, NJ 08036.
From the organizers
We are so excited to share that we have teamed up with Hainesport Township for our 3rd annual Rainbow Bridge 5K and Walk! Our 5K will kick off the township's Fall Food Truck Festival & Car Show! This will take place on Saturday, September 26th at Hainesport Township's Recreation Complex! Our 5K will start at 10:30 AM. This will be followed by a Fall Pet Costume Parade at 11:30, which will lead into Hainesport Township's Fall Food Truck Festival & Car Show starting at 12:00.