Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Kiwimbi 5K/10K Run-Walk on Sunday, May 17, 2026! Set in the picturesque Duke Island Park, located at 191 Old York Rd in Bridgewater, NJ, this event invites families and friends to come together for a fantastic day filled with community spirit and purpose. Participants can choose between the fast and flat 10K and 5K races, both USATF sanctioned and timed, or join the 45-minute Fun Walk, representing the average distance children in rural Kenya walk to school each day.
Starting at 9:00 AM, the races promise a beautiful, shaded course ideal for setting personal bests. With plenty of water stations, delicious Kenyan treats, and vibrant music to keep you motivated, the atmosphere will be electric! Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in various age groups, and all proceeds will benefit Kiwimbi International. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of health and camaraderie. Join us to create opportunities through education and be part of something truly special!
Starting at 9:00 AM, the races promise a beautiful, shaded course ideal for setting personal bests. With plenty of water stations, delicious Kenyan treats, and vibrant music to keep you motivated, the atmosphere will be electric! Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in various age groups, and all proceeds will benefit Kiwimbi International. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of health and camaraderie. Join us to create opportunities through education and be part of something truly special!
Organiser's Description
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._ [https://kiwimbi.org]
_**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_
* _T-Shirts guaranteed only for first 75 Registrations. _
_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._
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._ [https://kiwimbi.org]
_**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_
* _T-Shirts guaranteed only for first 75 Registrations. _
_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._
Races
-
10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 25 JAN -
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 25 JAN -
5K Fun Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 25 JAN -
Run/Walk Remote Particiation
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
OPENS 25 JAN
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