City of Champions Fire Tactics and 5K

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!

Event details

The race begins and ends at Woodsdale Elementary School, 120 Chestnut St, Abington at 9 a.m. The t-shirt deadline is 9/8/2026. The first 200 are guaranteed a free t-shirt.

*This race has plenty of family fun, while working towards a healthier community. Proceeds will go toward funding efforts to prevent and reduce youth substance use, as well as providing resources and support for those struggling with substance use alongside their families.

*Early bib pick up will be on September 19th from 3-5 p.m. at the Woodsdale Elementary School.

*Early bird registration closes 8/15/2026 and then will go up to $35. Same day registration will be $40.

The t-shirt deadline is now closed.

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.