6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5.2K · 10K · 2K PUP STRUT
From the Organizer
🍁 What better way to kick off the fall running season than with a fast, flat 5K or 10K… and a FREE Duck Donut waiting at the finish line? 🍩
Choose your distance — and your perfect donut!
As always, we’re keeping the vibe fun, friendly, and stress-free. No timing awards, no pressure — just good energy, great people, and delicious donuts. It’s not about speed… it’s about the journey (and the treats)!
🏃♂️ All levels welcome — runners & walkers (walkers: 5K only)
🐶 Bring the whole crew — family, friends, pups, and your appetite!
This year’s race proudly supports Somerset Children’s Center, helping children with special needs reach their full potential through therapeutic services in a safe and nurturing environment.
👉 Learn more about their incredible mission.
📍 Location: Duke Island Park – Bridgewater, NJ
📅 Race Day: Sunday, November 1
🕣 Packet Pickup Options:
• Saturday, October 31 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Duck Donuts – Route 22 East, Green Brook
• Race Day: Starting at 8:30 AM at Duke Island Park
🎽 T-Shirt Guarantee:
Register by October 1st to guarantee your event shirt!
💵 Registration (plus RunSignUp fees):
• 5K – $38
• 10K – $48
• 2K Pup Strut – $25
⏰ Prices increase by $10 per race starting 14 days before race day!
Let’s keep this sweet tradition going and make 2025 our best year yet! 🍩🏃♀️🐾
#MegaBiteRuns #DuckDonutsRun #FallRaceSeason #RunForDonuts
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut?
- 6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut is a running event held in Bridgewater, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Bridgewater, NJ at 191 Old York Rd,, Bridgewater, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut
Nov 1, 2026