Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk
- Date
- May 17, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · 5K Fun Walk & more
From the Organizer
Ken'ya Run? Yes, You Ken'ya!
Kiwimbi 10K, 5K Runs & 45-Minute Walk!
Creating opportunity through education.
Bring your family and friends and join us for a beautiful day in a picturesque park! The beautiful course has tons of shade, making it a great place to set PB's!
COURSE IS PAVED, FLAT AND FAST!
Date: Sunday May 17, 2026
Place: Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
Registration: 8:00 am
10K race: 9:00 am
5K race: 9:00 am
Walkers go out immediately after the races begin.
Why walk 45 minutes? That's the average amount of time a child in rural Kenya walks one way to school each day!
Prizes to Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers
Awards to Top M/F 1st Place Finishers in the following Age Groups:
15 & Under · 16-19 · 20s · 30s · 40s· 50s · 60s · 70s · 80s · 90+
All proceeds to benefit Kiwimbi International.
**If you would prefer to donate by check, please mail your gift to:
Kiwimbi International, PO Box 465 Gladstone, NJ 07934
Race registrations can also be paid by check. Email info@kiwimbi.org for assistance.
What to Expect:
- Tons of food featuring Kenyan treats
- Plenty of water
- Kenyan Pop Music playing all morning long to get you pumped up for the challenge
- Water stations along the course, where runners can recharge
- 10k and 5k USATF sanctioned and timed races - part of the Grand Prix
- 45 Minute (5k) Fun Walk
- Register by April 1 for a guaranteed a t-shirt.
The medal ceremony will take place as soon as results are tabulated.
Other Ways to Help:
Be an Enthusiastic Fundraiser - your families and friends can support you and Kiwimbi with their contributions
Volunteer - proof of service hours available
Be A Cheerleader! - your sideline encouragement will motivate the runners
Sponsorships are available at the bottom of the Race website. If you have a business that would like to partner with us, sign up to be a sponsor or send an email to info@kiwimbi.org.
This Event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
No refunds.
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 Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk?
- Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk is a running event held in Bridgewater, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk?
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Bridgewater, NJ at Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Kiwimbi 5k/10k Run-Walk
May 17, 2026