Garden State 10 Miler & Cookie Chase 5k

Join us for the 2026 W2 5K/10K run, a vibrant event that celebrates health, resilience, and community

spirit! Whether you are a nurse or not, or a seasoned runner or taking your first steps toward fitness,

this event is designed for everyone. Together we will embrace wellness while supporting a meaningful

cause.

This fundraising event is hosted by the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey (PNANJ) in

partnership with the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey Foundation (PNANJF). This will

help sustain the PNANJ and PNANJF upcoming activities that foster community participation,

implementation of advocacies towards health and wellness, and leadership and membership

development as well as supporting calamities in the Philippines and the United States through CARE

programs.

Let us lace up, show up, and make 2026 the year of Wellness Warriors.

Events/Time:

5K – 10:15am

10K – 10:00 am

LEISURE WALK/2K WALK / VIRTUAL – 10:00 a.m.

Now in our 28th year, we invite you to run or walk at Duke Island Park for our youth's future on April 18th, 2026.

We literally have something for everyone!

Our sanctioned 5K is for everyone from the competitive runner to the joyful walker. USATF-NJ members can earn 500 points in the 2025 Grand Prix competition. For those not up for the full 3.1 miles, register for our 2 Mile Walk. Busy that day? We've got a virtual event.

Keeping the kids sprints!

While a 5K brings excitement to the day, kids sprinting brings pure joy. Children aged 2 to 7 are grouped with those who are the same age and tasked with sprinting to the finish line. It's the real experience with bib and finisher medal. Registration is $10.

This event is as much about community as it is fundraising. If you are struggling to pay our registration fees, please email courtney-newman@comcast.net for financial assistance.

🥓 The Battle of New Jersey That Never Ends…

Is it Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?

Now’s your chance to settle the debate once and for all at the Inaugural Pork Roll vs.Taylor Ham 5K / 10K & 2K Pup Strut, happening Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ!

Choose your distance, hit the course, and when you cross the finish line, you’ll earn a one-of-a-kind Finisher’s Medal and a Pork Roll or Taylor Ham treat — your choice! (Don’t worry, your four-legged running buddy gets a special treat too 🐾).

Like every MegaBite Runs event, we’re keeping the vibe fun and relaxed — no timing chips, no pressure, just community, laughter, and a great day outdoors.

Good News Home Inc. is a faith‑based nonprofit organization offering short‑ and long‑term residential treatment for women recovering from substance abuse. For 40 years, we’ve provided a place of refuge, healing, and renewal.

In August 2024, we opened The Butterfly House, a sober‑living duplex offering affordable, supportive housing for women committed to maintaining their sobriety.

In 2023, we launched the Mommy & Me program to support mothers and children who are survivors of domestic abuse, providing safe housing and case management. We are actively accepting referrals and offering case management support during this pre‑opening period.

If you would like to give or learn more about our programs, please visit www.goodnewshome.org.

Event Details

📍 Location: Duke Island Park – Bridgewater, NJ

📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

🕣 Packet Pickup: Race day at Duke Island Park starting at 8:30 AM

Registration & Pricing (plus RunSignUp fees)

🏃‍♂️ 5K – $38

🏃‍♀️ 10K – $48

🐶 2K Pup Strut – $25

⏰ Prices increase by $10 per race 14 days before race day!

🎽 T-Shirts guaranteed if you register by March 28th. Please identify if you are team Pork Roll or Taylor Ham

Bring the family, bring the dog, and bring your appetite — for fun, community, and a little friendly New Jersey rivalry.

Let’s finally answer the question once and for all…

Pork Roll or Taylor Ham?

Join us on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, on the Hillsborough High School Track.

Be a part of the message of love and support to those in our community facing a medical crisis by logging a few laps around the track. We invite your entire family, all fitness levels, young and old, to come out and be a part of this event.

Lanes 1-3: Reserved for Runners

Lanes 4-6: Reserved for Walkers (no strollers, no dogs unless medically needed)

Register online (It's free but donations are welcome)

Arrive at the track anytime between 7 AM and 11:30. (Track closes at noon)

Receive a bib that will count your laps for you.

Start walking or running!

We finally broke a 7-year record in 2023 and completed 5,754 laps or 1438.5 miles. Do we dare set a goal of 6,000 laps in 2025?

2025 will mark the 11th annual 100 Laps of Healing event.

• No strollers and no dogs! (unless medically necessary)

OTHER WAYS TO HELP:

• Encourage friends to donate to your effort.

• Be an event sponsor to bring your own tent, table and signage to put track side.

• Start a fundraising page to raise funds for Steps Together with your own laps!

• Volunteer

• Donate food, baked goods or water for our participants.