City of Champions Fire Tactics and 5K

🎗️ Crush Cancer 5K & Family Fun Walk | April 26, 2026 🎗️

Lace up, show up, and help us Crush Cancer! We are excited to bring the Crush Cancer 5K and Family Fun Walk back to the streets of Bridgewater on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Join friends, families, runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages for a meaningful day of movement, community, and purpose in support of the Pan-Mass Challenge and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and their mission to eradicate cancer.

Whether you are racing for a personal best, walking in honor of a loved one, or participating from afar, there is a way for everyone to be involved.

🏃 5K Road Race

🚶 3K Family Fun Walk

🌎 Virtual 5K

Participants can register as individuals or form a team, with the option to raise additional donations to make an even greater impact. Awards will be given to top 5K overall and age group winners, fastest team, top fundraisers, and the largest team overall.

This is more than a race. It is a chance to come together, give back, and make a difference one step at a time.

👉 Register, start a team, or donate today!

Together, every step we take brings us closer to a world without cancer. 💪🎗️

The Sydney Craven Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing financial support to children and families throughout the communities of East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, and Bridgewater, for activities that promote individuality, growth, and self-discovery. It is our goal that the scholarships given through this fund will help children to enhance their self-esteem and embrace their “inner sparkle.”

The 10^th Annual 5K Tutu Run & SparkleFest will take place on Saturday June 13, 2026, at the East Bridgewater Commercial Club from 8:30am-12:00pm. The event will include a 5K run through the town of East Bridgewater starting at 8:30am followed by an outdoor family fun festival called ‘SparkleFest."

SparkleFest will have music by DJ Michael Kingsley of MixMatch Entertainment, face painting and balloon twisting by Silly Faces With Sarah, petting zoo from Farm Visits, exotic interactive animal experience with Joe's Crazzy Critters, an interactive bubble show by Sara Joy of Circus Dynamics, bounce house, sports inflatables, a ride-on train and more! There will also be concessions and food trucks to enjoy throughout the event!

Not only does this event keep the legacy alive of a beautiful, sweet, spunky little girl who left us far too soon, but it also aids in raising funds for a great cause all while providing an opportunity to immerse local companies even further into the community. You don’t want to miss it!

It is our 30th road race! The Father's Day Road Race is a cherished tradition that has become an integral part of our community. 30 years! And we are still going strong, all thanks to you, our runners and sponsors. We say this with the sincerest gratitude.

We are celebrating the 30th Father's Day Road Race and Family Fun Walk on Sunday, June 21st, 2026. Starting at 9am, participants can take a run or walk through the looping 5k course in the historic North Easton Village. The course is mostly flat with a couple of rolling hills. Registration begins at 7:30am on the day of the race. New this year, we will be selling a limited supply of commemorative t-shirts on race day. RUNNERS ONLY receive a free t-shirt by registering before, Monday, June 1, 2026. Shirts are not available for walkers.

Cash prizes to the first 3 overall male AND female finishers. Commemorative gift to top 3 finishers in each age category. Chip timing.

Hi Neighbor! For over a decade now we’ve been gathering in the Boston suburb of Easton, Massachusetts and RUNNING THE SUMMER! The Narragansett Summer Running Festival is a celebration of our sport, our community, and the delicious post-race Narragansett Beers that make the hard-fought miles so worth-while!

Join us for this annual 10k & Half Marathon tradition in the Southern New England running community!

See you at ‘Gansett!

About This Event

This is the twelfth annual Bridgewater Police 5k and 1mi Kids Fun Run. Enjoy a beautiful run through historic downtown Bridgewater. The course is relatively flat, and fast! This event starts and ends at the Bridgewater Police Station.

The kids 1mi fun run will be a times event and will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30am, followed by the 5k PROMPTLY at 9:00am. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.

Raffles and awards will follow at approximately 9:45am.

Capacity Limits

This event will be limited to 400 participants.

T-Shirts

We will once again be offering t-shirts for all registered participants of the 5k. You must be registered by August 14, 2026 to guarantee your size. After that, we will do our best. LADIES sizes tend to run SMALL, please plan accordingly.

Course

Our course will remain the same as 2014. One advantage is that this course is now certified by the USATF, certification #MA15012JK. Please visit our webpage or Facebook page for a map. www.bpd5k.com

https://www.facebook.com/BridgewaterPolice5K

Bib Pick-up and In Person Registration

Bib pick-up and in person registration will begin on Friday September 25, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm at the Bridgewater Police Station located at 220 Pleasant St and is also the start line for our race. Pick-up will be available again the morning of the event Saturday September 26, 2026 starting at 7:00am at the Bridgewater Police Department located at 220 Pleasant St..

Please note that in person registrations must be paid by cash or check. We will be unable to accept credit cards the day of the event. You can register in person on Friday September 25, 2026 at pick up, or the morning of the event if there is space available.

Finishers Medals

All runners that cross the finish line will receive a finishers medal. All kids participating in the 1mi Kids Fun Run will receive a ribbon as they cross the finish line.

Primary Beneficiary

The primary beneficiary for the 12th annual BPD5k is Plymouth County Critical Incident Stress Management Team (PC CISM).

PC CISM is dedicated to supporting First Responders and Frontline Professionals through peer support, 1:1 conversations, education and on-going training. PC CISM provides a safe, confidential space for responders to talk, connect and navigate the challenges that come with serving others. Through training, outreach and peer-driven support, our mission is to strengthen resilience, promote wellness, and ensure no responder feels alone.