Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Raise funds for the Cupid Fund at Duke Island Park

Join Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter to raise funds for the Cupid Fund.

The Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run is a major fundraiser for the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS). The annual event draws animal lovers from all over to share the day with and in honor of four-legged friends. In addition to the official 5K event, the day includes vendors, a K-9 demonstration, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends. Delicious Bites will be joining with amazing, warm mini donuts. 

Race Contact Info:

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at heartandsole5knj@gmail.com

Certified 5K Course Link: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=NJ16520JHP

The Cupid Fund

The Cupid Fund is a special fund dedicated to helping our shelter animals that require extraordinary medical treatment. The fund provides care for any animal needing more than the basics- spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping. All medical tests, blood work, specialist consults, surgery, treatment of illnesses, etc. are paid for by donations to FOSRAS Cupid Fund. 

Please visit the website at: https://www.fosras.com

Race Details

Friends, participants, and canines will run/walk the flat trails and picturesque backdrop of the flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course at Duke Island Park. There will be Overall Winner Awards and Age Group Awards. Walk or run with your dog!.

Dogs can join the race starting at 9:20 AM and are required to start at the back of the starting group behind the runners. Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).

The Kiddie Dash is Back!!

4 years old and under- 25 yard dash
5-7 years old- 50 yard dash

All kiddie dash participants will receive a finisher prize

Participants registered by September 5th are guaranteed a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt. During registration, there is an option to forgo the t-shirt.

Day of registration: Run/Walk- $40 + $5/dog
Kids 10 and under $15
Kiddie Dash: $12

To ensure an enjoyable walk for 2 legged and 4 legged participants:

• Please refrain from using Flexi leads, only 6’ leads or less allowed
• All Dogs must be current on shots and no females in heat
• Please do not bring pets whose behavior may endanger others
• Participants must clean up after their pet and provide appropriate feces collection bags for such use.

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