Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness
Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Summit, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (47 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Sign up now to join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 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 beautiful course through Summit, and a Fun Run for the kids around The Village Green.
All proceeds support Bridges' efforts to prevent and end homelessness in Essex, Union and Somerset counties. Founded in Summit almost 40 years ago, Bridges' mission is to end homelessness through street outreach and intensive case management focusing on health, housing, and independence.
WHEN: Sunday, October 18th 2026
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 5, 2026. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a medal and prize (no t-shirt).
EARLY BIRD RATES:
- 5K Run/Walk Participants - $40 (increases to $45 on 10/2)
- 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Canoe Brook, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Summit, NJ
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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Bridges 5K 2026 - Race To End Homelessness
Oct 18, 2026