Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Race Information

<h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Shirts are no longer available! If you have registered, you will </span></strong><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>receive a signup link for the doggie costume contest.</b></span></h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>Join Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter as we come together to raise funds for the Cupid Fund. </h3> <p>The Paws &amp; Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run is a major fundraiser for the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (FOSRAS) and a wag of a great time! 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, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends. </p> <h4>The Cupid Fund</h4> <p>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 our website at: <a href="https://www.fosras.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.fosras.com</a></p> <h2>Race Details</h2> <p>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! <b>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</b>. Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).</p> <h5><b>The Kiddie Dash is Back!! </b><b></b></h5> <p>4 years old and under- 25 yard dash<br />5-7 years old- 50 yard dash<b></b></p> <p><b>All kiddie dash participants will receive a finisher prize </b></p> <p><b>Participants registered by <span style="color:#e03e2d">September 5th </span>are guaranteed a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt. During registration, there is an option to forgo the t-shirt. </b></p> <p>Day of registration: Run/Walk- $40 &#43; $5/dog<br />                                Kids 10 and under $15<br />                                Kiddie Dash: $12 </p> <p>To ensure an enjoyable walk for 2 legged and 4 legged participants:</p> <ul><li><span style="color:#34495e">Please refrain from using Flexi leads, only 6’ leads or less allowed</span></li><li><span style="color:#34495e">All Dogs must be current on shots and no females in heat</span></li><li><span style="color:#34495e">Please do not bring pets whose behavior may endanger others</span></li><li><span style="color:#34495e">Participants must clean up after their pet and provide appropriate feces collection bags for such use.</span> </li></ul> <p><b>Certified 5K Course Link:<br /></b></p> <p><b><a href="https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&amp;id=NJ16520JHP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&amp;id=NJ16520JHP</a></b></p> <h2>Event Schedule</h2> <p>8:30 AM Registration Opens<br />9:10 AM Kiddie Dash<br />9:25 AM 5K Run/Walk Start<br />10:15 AM 5K Awards Ceremony<br />10:4<u>5</u> AM Doggy Costume Contest <br />9:00-12:00 PM Vendors open</p> <p><b>Vendors will be available until 12 PM</b></p> <h2>Awards</h2> <p>Overall 1st place 5k - Male &amp; Female <br />Overall 2nd place 5k - Male &amp; Female <br />Overall 3rd place 5k - Male &amp; Female </p> <p><b>Age categories<br /></b>Top 3 5k finishers, male &amp; female in various age categories.</p> <h2>Race Bibs</h2> <p>We use Chronotrack RFID systems for chip timing. All awards will be calculated based on chip time, not gun time.</p> <h2>Sponsorships Available!</h2> <p>Email <a href="mailto:heartandsole5knj&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">heartandsole5knj&#64;gmail.com</a> to participate!</p> <h2>Follow us!</h2> <p><b>Facebook</b></p> <p><a title="FOSRAS" href="https://www.facebook.com/FOSRAS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FOSRAS</a></p> <p><b>Instagram</b></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/friendsofsras/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FOSRAS</a></p> <p><b>Website</b></p> <p><a title="FOSRAS" href="https://www.fosras.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FOSRAS</a></p>