Run For Heroes 5K 2025 - A Bridges Event

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Summit, New Jersey
  • Price $11.60 - $43.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit at the Run For Heroes 5K on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the heart of Summit, New Jersey! This vibrant event kicks off with check-in at 8:00 AM, followed by a warm-up at 8:50 AM and the 5K Run/Walk beginning at 9:00 AM. Participants can enjoy a scenic, USATF-certified course that showcases the beauty of Summit while contributing to a worthy causeβ€”supporting efforts to end veteran homelessness in Essex and Union counties.

In addition to the 5K, families are invited to participate in the Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM, ensuring a fun-filled morning for everyone. Each 5K registrant will receive an event t-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments, while kids will take home a medal and prize. With early bird registration rates and awards for top fundraisers and racers, this is an event you won't want to miss! Join us at The Village Green for a day of exercise, camaraderie, and making a difference!

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).

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

T-SHIRT/PACKET PICK-UP:
_Thursday, October 30th, 4pm - 6pm_ OR _Friday, October 31st, 9am - 11am_
Bridges Outreach
120 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901

Park on the side street, Russell Place, and you will see our table outside by the Oakes Center door. In the case of inclement weather, come in the marked door to the vestibule. Parking lot available on Ashwood Ave if needed. Walk around building to our table.

Please note: Kids Fun Run will not receive event t-shirts unless there are extras, so early check-in is NOT necessary for these registrants.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION: T-Shirt/Bib pickup will begin at 8am in the Village Green. Same day registration will be available.
_Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30am while the 5K is finishing up. Registrants can arrive at 9am to check-in for the Kids Fun Run._

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

  • 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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The Village Green - Maple Street, Summit, 07901, NJ, United States

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