Family & Community Services of Somerset County "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Location Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual "Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5K Run/Walk organized by Family & Community Services of Somerset County on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, Somerset. This family-friendly event features a flat paved wooded trail along the Raritan River, with awards given to top finishers in each age group. Registration and Packet Pick up start at 8 AM, with the race kicking off at 9 AM and an award ceremony at 10:30 AM. Participants who raise $125 in donations or get 4 others to register will receive a refund on their registration fee. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to support FCSSC's mission of providing mental health and addiction treatment services in the community. Proceeds from the race benefit FCSSC, ensuring that everyone has access to quality care regardless of their ability to pay. Make a difference in your community and register today at www.fcssomerset.org!
Organiser's Description
GENERAL RACE INFORMATION
Our 12th Annual Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5K Run/Walk will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH AT DUKE ISLAND PARK IN BRIDGEWATER.
This race is on an extremely flat paved wooded trail that parallels the Raritan River.
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers overall for each gender as well as the top 3 per age group. Age groups will be 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and over.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration and Packet Pick up will start at 8 AM, with the 5K RUN/WALK STARTING AT 9 AM AND AWARD CEREMONY AT 10:30 AM. Free T-SHIRT to ALL pre-registrants who register by September 21, 2024.
RACE SIGN-UP INCENTIVES:
If a paid participant donates or gets donations equal to or greater than $125, he/she will be refunded his/her $25 registration fee.
If a paid participant gets 4 other people to register and pay for this event, he/she will be refunded his/her $25 registration fee.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you would like to be recognized as an official sponsor of the Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk, please contact the Richard Schumann at [email protected] or through the "Race Contact Info" link below on this page. You can also visit our store tab on the left of this home page for more information and deadlines, however, please note that additional fees apply if purchasing sponsorship through Run Sign Up.
POSSIBLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
BANNER PLACEMENT AT START/FINISH LINE - $500
MILE MARKER SIGN ALONG THE COURSE- $200
RACE PROCEEDS:
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE AND SPONSORSHIPS BENEFIT FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOMERSET COUNTY(FCSSC).
The goal of FCSSC is to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by providing mental health and addiction treatment and services. We counsel, guide, and provide tools to people in our community who need to strengthen their foundation of wellness. We also coordinate with local agencies to ensure that our clients have continued support and success in all aspects of their lives.
Your tax-deductible donation WILL make a difference and WILL change a life in our community.
As a non-profit, community agency, we offer affordable rates based on a sliding scale. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances. We take pride in serving EVERYONE in our community without regard to ability to pay. In turn, we rely on the community and private donations to allow us to continue to provide these high quality and vital services.
Please visit our website www.fcssomerset.org for more information.
Our 12th Annual Taking Strides Towards Wellness" 5K Run/Walk will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH AT DUKE ISLAND PARK IN BRIDGEWATER.
This race is on an extremely flat paved wooded trail that parallels the Raritan River.
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers overall for each gender as well as the top 3 per age group. Age groups will be 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and over.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration and Packet Pick up will start at 8 AM, with the 5K RUN/WALK STARTING AT 9 AM AND AWARD CEREMONY AT 10:30 AM. Free T-SHIRT to ALL pre-registrants who register by September 21, 2024.
RACE SIGN-UP INCENTIVES:
If a paid participant donates or gets donations equal to or greater than $125, he/she will be refunded his/her $25 registration fee.
If a paid participant gets 4 other people to register and pay for this event, he/she will be refunded his/her $25 registration fee.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If you would like to be recognized as an official sponsor of the Taking Strides Towards Wellness 5K Run/Walk, please contact the Richard Schumann at [email protected] or through the "Race Contact Info" link below on this page. You can also visit our store tab on the left of this home page for more information and deadlines, however, please note that additional fees apply if purchasing sponsorship through Run Sign Up.
POSSIBLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
BANNER PLACEMENT AT START/FINISH LINE - $500
MILE MARKER SIGN ALONG THE COURSE- $200
RACE PROCEEDS:
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE AND SPONSORSHIPS BENEFIT FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOMERSET COUNTY(FCSSC).
The goal of FCSSC is to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by providing mental health and addiction treatment and services. We counsel, guide, and provide tools to people in our community who need to strengthen their foundation of wellness. We also coordinate with local agencies to ensure that our clients have continued support and success in all aspects of their lives.
Your tax-deductible donation WILL make a difference and WILL change a life in our community.
As a non-profit, community agency, we offer affordable rates based on a sliding scale. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances. We take pride in serving EVERYONE in our community without regard to ability to pay. In turn, we rely on the community and private donations to allow us to continue to provide these high quality and vital services.
Please visit our website www.fcssomerset.org for more information.
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