Run For Heroes 5K 2025 - A Bridges Event
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Summit, New Jersey
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Run For Heroes 5K on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in beautiful Summit, Union, NJ! This vibrant event kicks off at The Village Green, where participants can choose to run or walk a USATF-certified 5K course, while kids can enjoy a fun run around the park. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a morning filled with exercise and community spirit, but every step you take helps raise vital funds to combat veteran homelessness in Essex and Union counties.
Starting at 8:00 AM with check-in, the day promises excitement with a warm-up session at 8:50 AM and the main 5K event at 9:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM. Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments, plus top fundraisers and racers will be honored with awards. Don't miss out on the chance to honor a veteran on our special Honor Wall and enjoy live music from a DJ throughout the morning. Register by October 20, 2025, to guarantee your t-shirt and take advantage of early bird pricing. Let’s come together to support our heroes and have a
Starting at 8:00 AM with check-in, the day promises excitement with a warm-up session at 8:50 AM and the main 5K event at 9:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM. Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments, plus top fundraisers and racers will be honored with awards. Don't miss out on the chance to honor a veteran on our special Honor Wall and enjoy live music from a DJ throughout the morning. Register by October 20, 2025, to guarantee your t-shirt and take advantage of early bird pricing. Let’s come together to support our heroes and have a
Organiser's Description
Sign up now to join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at The Village Green in downtown Summit, NJ for a beautiful morning of exercise and fun for a great cause. Your morning will consist of a 5k run or walk along our USATF-certified course through Summit, and a Fun Run for the kids around The Village Green.
All proceeds support Bridges' efforts to end veteran homelessness in Essex and Union county, as well as their Summit- and Newark-based Bridges' mission and programs, which seek to end homelessness through street outreach and intensive case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. Bridges is a proud partner of Bringing Veterans Home, which looks to end veteran homelessness in NJ by 2027.
WHEN: Sunday, November 2nd 2025
TIME:
* 8:00am - Check-in begins
* 8:50am - Warm-up
* 9:00am - 5K Run/Walk
* 9:30am - Kids Fun Run
ALL ABOUT IT: Each 5k participant will receive an event t-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments. Live DJ and volunteer opportunities will also be on-site throughout the morning. Top fundraisers and top racers in each category will receive awards after the race. T-shirts will only be guaranteed for those who register by October 20, 2025. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a medal and prize (no t-shirt).
All 5K registrants will have the opportunity to list a veteran to honor during the registration process, that we will feature on an Honor Wall at the event. For any donors giving a donation of $100 or more, we will HONOR A VET [https://runsignup.com/Race/Bridges5k/Page/HonorAVet] with special recognition before and during the event.
EARLY BIRD RATES:
* 5K race for 18 years and older - $40 (increases to $45 on 10/1)
* 5K race for under 18 years old - $30 (increases to $35 on 10/1)
* 5K race for Veteran Participants - $25 (no increase)
* Kids Fun Run - $10
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and in nearby municipal lots.
WATER STATION: There will be one water station on the course.
STROLLERS: Strollers are allowed on the race course, we just ask that you line up near the end for your safety and the safety of other participants.
POST RACE FOOD/DRINK: After you cross the finish line, we will provide free water, fruit and packaged post-race snacks.
All proceeds support Bridges' efforts to end veteran homelessness in Essex and Union county, as well as their Summit- and Newark-based Bridges' mission and programs, which seek to end homelessness through street outreach and intensive case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. Bridges is a proud partner of Bringing Veterans Home, which looks to end veteran homelessness in NJ by 2027.
WHEN: Sunday, November 2nd 2025
TIME:
* 8:00am - Check-in begins
* 8:50am - Warm-up
* 9:00am - 5K Run/Walk
* 9:30am - Kids Fun Run
ALL ABOUT IT: Each 5k participant will receive an event t-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments. Live DJ and volunteer opportunities will also be on-site throughout the morning. Top fundraisers and top racers in each category will receive awards after the race. T-shirts will only be guaranteed for those who register by October 20, 2025. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a medal and prize (no t-shirt).
All 5K registrants will have the opportunity to list a veteran to honor during the registration process, that we will feature on an Honor Wall at the event. For any donors giving a donation of $100 or more, we will HONOR A VET [https://runsignup.com/Race/Bridges5k/Page/HonorAVet] with special recognition before and during the event.
EARLY BIRD RATES:
* 5K race for 18 years and older - $40 (increases to $45 on 10/1)
* 5K race for under 18 years old - $30 (increases to $35 on 10/1)
* 5K race for Veteran Participants - $25 (no increase)
* Kids Fun Run - $10
PARKING: Parking is available on the street and in nearby municipal lots.
WATER STATION: There will be one water station on the course.
STROLLERS: Strollers are allowed on the race course, we just ask that you line up near the end for your safety and the safety of other participants.
POST RACE FOOD/DRINK: After you cross the finish line, we will provide free water, fruit and packaged post-race snacks.
Races
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5K Participant - 18+ Years Old
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
Join us for a 5K race through Summit as a walker or runner. 18 years old and up. -
5K Participant - Under 18 Years Old
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
Join us for a 5K race through Summit as a walker or runner. Under 18 years old. -
5k Participant - Veterans Discount
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
Join us for a 5K race through Summit as a walker or runner. 18 years old and up. Registration price for Veterans only. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$11.60
Children of all ages are welcome to register for our Kids Fun Run around the Village Green. Event volunteers will lead the kids on the route around the green in this fun run that lets the kids decide how many laps they want to complete. Each child will be given a sticker for every lap they complete, and a special prize at the end of their run.
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