Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter 2026

Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides is a 5K run/walk, 10K run, and Kiddie Dash in Bridgewater, New Jersey, benefiting animals from Somerset Regional Animal Shelter. The 5K offers options for adults, children age 10 and under, and individuals who wish to walk or run with a dog, catering to families, casual participants, runners, and animal enthusiasts, not solely competitive racers. The race generates funds for Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, with revenue directed towards medical care and procedures for shelter animals. It also benefits the Cupid Fund, which covers exceptional treatment when an animal requires more than standard care. In addition to the races, the event features vendors, food, and an opportunity to interact with shelter animals, providing attendees a direct link to the animals their registration fees support.