JOIN FRIENDS OF SOMERSET REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER AS WE COME TOGETHER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CUPID FUND.

The Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run is a major fundraiser for the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS) and a wag of a great time! The annual event draws animal lovers from all over to share the day with and in honor of four-legged friends. In addition to the official 5K event, the day includes vendors, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends.

THE CUPID FUND

The Cupid Fund is a special fund dedicated to helping our shelter animals that require extraordinary medical treatment. The fund provides care for any animal needing more than the basics- spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping. All medical tests, blood work, specialist consults, surgery, treatment of illnesses, etc. are paid for by donations to FOSRAS Cupid Fund. Please visit our website at: https://www.fosras.com

RACE DETAILS

Friends, participants, and canines will run/walk the flat trails and picturesque backdrop of the flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course at Duke Island Park. There will be Overall Winner Awards and Age Group Awards. Walk or run with your dog! DOGS CAN JOIN THE RACE STARTING AT 9:20 AM AND ARE REQUIRED TO START AT THE BACK OF THE STARTING GROUP BEHIND THE RUNNERS. Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).

THE KIDDIE DASH IS BACK!!

4 years old and under- 25 yard dash
5-7 years old- 50 yard dash

ALL KIDDIE DASH PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER PRIZE

PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 15TH ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT OR LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT. DURING REGISTRATION, THERE IS AN OPTION TO FORGO THE T-SHIRT.

Day of registration: Run/Walk- $40 + $5/dog
Kids 10 and under $15
Kiddie Dash: $12

To ensure an enjoyable walk for 2 legged and 4 legged participants:

* Please refrain from using Flexi leads, only 6 leads or less allowed
* All Dogs must be current on shots and no females in heat
* Please do not bring pets whose behavior may endanger others
* Participants must clean up after their pet and provide appropriate feces collection bags for such use.

Certified 5K Course Link:

HTTPS://WWW.CERTIFIEDROADRACES.COM/CERTIFICATE/?TYPE=L&ID=NJ16520JHP [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=NJ16520JHP]

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:30 AM Registration Opens
9:10 AM Kiddie Dash
9:25 AM 5K Run/Walk Start
10:15 AM 5K Awards Ceremony
10:45 AM Doggy Costume Contest
9:00-12:00 PM Vendors open

VENDORS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 12 PM

AWARDS

Overall 1st place 5k - Male & Female
Overall 2nd place 5k - Male & Female
Overall 3rd place 5k - Male & Female

Age categories
Top 3 5k finishers, male & female in various age categories.

RACE BIBS

We use Chronotrack RFID systems for chip timing. All awards will be calculated based on chip time, not gun time.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Email [email protected] to participate!

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INSTAGRAM

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WEBSITE

FOSRAS [https://www.fosras.com]