Run4Rare 5K / 1K 2026 — Bridgewater, NJ

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Bridgewater, NJ
Venue
Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Road
Start Time
9:30 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 1K Run/Walk, Child 5K (10 and Under), Child 1K (10 and Under), Virtual 5K / 1K, Non-Runner
Includes
T-Shirt
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Run4Rare 5K takes place at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey on May 16, 2026. The 5K course starts at 9:30 AM from the park's location at 191 Old York Road. Entry fees range from $15 to $40 depending on registration timing and options. Duke Island Park offers a defined venue for the race, giving participants a clear central location for parking and logistics. This event supports a charitable cause while providing a standard 5K distance for runners. If you're traveling to the area for the race, you'll want accommodation within reasonable driving distance of Bridgewater, allowing easy access to the park on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
The 5th Annual Run4Rare is set to return on May 16, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. This race is rain or shine. Aubrie Rowland is 7 year old Raritan resident attending Second Grade at Milltown Primary School in Bridgewater, NJ. She was born with an ultra-rare Mitochondrial Disease, Leukoencephalopathy with Ovarian Failure (LKENP). This condition is terminal and has no cure. This run is hosted by Aubrie's mom, Ashley Rowland who is the Co-Founder of CureARS. ​CureARS is a parent organization (founded by two mom's) supporting families and funding research that could lead to life-saving treatments for their children and others affected by mtARS disorders. Dedicate your miles to local resident, Aubrie and the thousands of others affected and those who will be diagnosed worldwide in 2026. ​ Run bib/time tracker T-shirt for all in-person runners (if registered prior to April 15th) Flat course at Duke Island Park USATF Certified Course (NJ22033JLW) Awards for Overall first, secon

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run4Rare 5K / 1K 2026 — Bridgewater, NJ?

Run4Rare 5K / 1K 2026 — Bridgewater, NJ takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Where is Run4Rare 5K / 1K 2026 — Bridgewater, NJ held?

Run4Rare 5K / 1K 2026 — Bridgewater, NJ is held at Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Road in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Where can I find hotels near Run4Rare 5K / 1K 2026 — Bridgewater, NJ?

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