7 events in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey

Kick Off the Spring Running Season — With Cinnamon Buns & Big Smiles! 🌸🏃‍♀️🍩🐾

What better way to welcome spring than with a flat, fast 5K or 10K — and new for 2026, a 2K Pup Strut for you and your furry friend! Cross the finish line to claim your one-of-a-kind finisher medal and enjoy a FREE warm cinnamon bun as your sweet reward.

🏃‍♀️ Who Can Join

5K & 10K: Runners & joggers of all levels

5K & 2K Pup Strut: Walkers and furry friends welcome 🐶✨

This event is rain, snow, or shine — so dress for the weather and come ready to have fun!

💛 Running for a Cause

This year’s race proudly supports The Andreas Foundation, a beacon of hope founded in 2024 by Ryan K. Brown, Jr. and Iman McDonnaugh-Brown. The foundation is dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing support, and fostering hope for families affected by neonatal encephalopathy.

👉 Learn more about The Andreas Foundation

🎽 Registration Includes

Entry to the 5K, 10K, or 2K Pup Strut

Race shirt (guaranteed if you register by March 5th)

Fresh cinnamon bun at the finish line 🍩✨

Special treat for your four-legged participant

⚠️ No time awards — this race is all about fun, family, and cinnamon buns!

🗓 Race Day Details

Location: Duke Island Park

Packet Pick-Up: Race day only, starting at 8:30 AM

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

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.

🥓 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?

Ken'ya Run? Yes, You Ken'ya!

Kiwimbi 10K, 5K Runs & 45-Minute Walk!

Creating opportunity through education.

Bring your family and friends and join us for a beautiful day in a picturesque park! The beautiful course has tons of shade, making it a great place to set PB's!

COURSE IS PAVED, FLAT AND FAST!

Date: Sunday May 17, 2026

Place: Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ

Registration: 8:00 am

10K race: 9:00 am

5K race: 9:00 am

Walkers go out immediately after the races begin.

Why walk 45 minutes? That's the average amount of time a child in rural Kenya walks one way to school each day!

Prizes to Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers

Awards to Top M/F 1st Place Finishers in the following Age Groups:

15 & Under · 16-19 · 20s · 30s · 40s· 50s · 60s · 70s · 80s · 90+

All proceeds to benefit Kiwimbi International.

**If you would prefer to donate by check, please mail your gift to:

Kiwimbi International, PO Box 465 Gladstone, NJ 07934

Race registrations can also be paid by check. Email [email protected] for assistance.

What to Expect:

• Tons of food featuring Kenyan treats

• Plenty of water

• Kenyan Pop Music playing all morning long to get you pumped up for the challenge

• Water stations along the course, where runners can recharge

• 10k and 5k USATF sanctioned and timed races - part of the Grand Prix

• 45 Minute (5k) Fun Walk

• Register by April 1 for a guaranteed a t-shirt.

The medal ceremony will take place as soon as results are tabulated.

Other Ways to Help:

Be an Enthusiastic Fundraiser - your families and friends can support you and Kiwimbi with their contributions

Volunteer - proof of service hours available

Be A Cheerleader! - your sideline encouragement will motivate the runners

Sponsorships are available at the bottom of the Race website. If you have a business that would like to partner with us, sign up to be a sponsor or send an email to [email protected].

This Event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!

No refunds.

This course takes you through the natural beauty of a 343 acre park and the Raritan River Greenway. Flat and fast, tree lined and shaded, along the shore of the picturesque Raritan River, and next to the fields where the community comes to picnic and play, a perfect setting for fan support throughout. Join us for this inaugural event that so many are excited to be part of as you run 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K in beautiful Duke Island Park to kick off your summer running season.

Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J.

Reference Address:

191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, N.J. 08807

The courses follow the 3.35 mile loop in Duke Island Park. Half Marathoners run 4 loops, 10K runners run 2 loops, and 5K runners run one loop. Every loop will be timed in real-time. You will receive splits and a final time.

Water Stations: You will have 3 support stations on the loop providing you with water, Gatorade, and power gels.

Ammenities:

Technical T-shirt: male & female cut

Die-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon (at least 3.5 inches)

Free Images

Personalized Finisher Video with splits and times (optional)

Fresh Brooklyn bagels and spreads!

Huge acrylic awards for Top 3 Overall in each Distance.

Huge award medals for Top 3 in every age group

Live chip timing.

Live Tracking with Race Map.

AWARD MEDALS

Top 3 overall Male and Female

Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20-24 until 70 & better!

Please always check our website: https://www.citytrirace.com/ for updates.

Race bib Pick-up: 8:00 - 8:45 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)

Bring picture I.D.

You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it.

Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m

Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.

You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from a secure area.

Race Start: 9:00 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)

Preliminary Results will be posted LIVE.

SEND THIS RACEMAP LINK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SO THAT THEY CAN WATCH YOUR PROGRESS ON A MAP LIVE. No need for you to run with a phone.

Follow us on YoutTube to watch your finish in real time and after the race.