Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk

Now in our 28th year, we invite you to run or walk at Duke Island Park for our youth's future on April 18th, 2026. 

We literally have something for everyone! 
Our sanctioned 5K is for everyone from the competitive runner to the joyful walker. USATF-NJ members can earn 500 points in the 2025 Grand Prix competition. For those not up for the full 3.1 miles, register for our 2 Mile Walk. Busy that day? We've got a virtual event. 

Keeping the kids sprints!
While a 5K brings excitement to the day, kids sprinting brings pure joy. Children aged 2 to 7 are grouped with those who are the same age and tasked with sprinting to the finish line. It's the real experience with bib and finisher medal. Registration is $10. 

This event is as much about community as it is fundraising. If you are struggling to pay our registration fees, please email courtney-newman@comcast.net for financial assistance.

5K COURSE LINK

5K COURSE

2 MILE COURSE MAP

Walk participants will head out the opposite direction of 5K participants but share the same finish line. 

2 MILE COURSE

Event Date:
Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Event Location: 
Duke Island Park, 189 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ

Schedule:
Rain or Shine!
7:30 Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 Music & Entertainment
9:00 5K Start
9:15 2 Mile Walk Start 
9:45 Kids Sprints
10:00 Awards & 50/50
* Raffle tickets will be available for $10, cash preferred, $600 were sold prior to the start of the event in 2024. 

Packet Pickup: 
Saturday morning, April 26th starting at 7:30 AM at Duke Island Park. All you need is your name. Kids sprint bibs will be available in al lines. Please note you must take the shirt size that you selected when you registered. Exchanges may be made after the race once all participants have had the opportunity to pick up their shirt. Those who opted to plant a tree in place of a tee will receive a confirmation certificate of their tree following the race via email.  

Participant List & Fun Facts: 
Click here for the participant list.

Registration & Fees: 
Registration is online only and will remain open until the start of the race. The 5K and Walk registration fee is $30, All USATF Members will receive a $3 discount. Family friendly pricing allows anyone 18 and under to participate for $15, Kids sprints for those 2-7 are $10. 

Parking: 
There is ample parking within Duke Island Park. Some lots will be closed off until the race has finished. Lot A will be the easiest to exit. 

Bag Check:
There is no bag check as parking is available in close proximity to the start / finish. 

Restrooms: 
Race participants will use the indoor bathrooms provided at Duke Island Park.

Course Maps: 
Click here for the sanctioned 5K course and 2-mile course map. Walkers who wish to walk the 5K course may do so and start behind the runners at 9 AM. Walkers looking to walk 2 miles will start at 9:15 AM, in the opposite direction of the 5K but share the same finish. 

Water Stops:
The 5K and walk have one water stop. Carrying your own water is strongly encouraged to reduce our environmental impact.

Awards:
The top 3 overall (male, female and nonbinary) participants will receive a medal. We have awards three deep (male, female) - 9 and under, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. The awards ceremony will be at 10:00 AM. Those unable to stay will be permitted to pick up their prize in advance of the ceremony once the results are confirmed. 

Results:
The race is being timed by Doug Rice from Split Second Racing. Results will be available immediately after crossing the finish line here.

Run For Free:
All funds raised through May 1st will count towards our fundraising incentive program. Click here to become a fundraiser. Why not throw a link up with your post-race picture and see how you can make a difference for homeless youth in New Jersey while also earning something for yourself? 2025 fundraising rewards include a registration refund for anyone who raises $100. 

Dogs & Strollers: 
As a USATF sanctioned Grand Prix event, dogs on leashes and strollers are not permitted in the race. 

Volunteers:
We can never have too many so if your fans would like to help, please register here. 

Benefactor: 
Event proceeds benefit Visions & Pathways. Visions and Pathways is a non-profit organization that provides emergency and long-term support for teens who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, abuse, or addiction.

Questions: 
Have a question not answered here? Email the Race Director, courtney-newman@comcast.net. 

The 2025 Race Guidebook will be available mid-April!

Each year, in New Jersey alone, there are more than 48,000 children and youth who have run away because of abuse, neglect or other circumstances. Unfortunately, many of these young people find themselves homeless with nowhere to go and no one to help them.

For over fifty years, Visions and Pathways has been a haven for these young people. We provide a home, support services, training and most importantly hope for the future. We invite you to join us for our 27th Annual Run and Walk for Our Youth’s Future. On April 26, 2025, at 8am, we’ll gather at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater for a USATF sanctioned 5k Run/Walk.

Please see the various opportunities to support our work in the community through event sponsorship which will also gain exposure for your brand. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Lower cost advertising opportunities

Interested sponsors should contact Jennifer Amaya, Race Sponsorship Coordinator & Director of Strategic Partnerships at Visions and Pathways.

She can be reached @ 973-644-4666 or via email @  jamaya@visionsandpathways.org

Race Shirt:
 
Logos for printing on race shirts should be one color and sent in .ai or .eps format. 

Logos and advertisements for the event guidebook:

Full Page 7.5" High X 4.5" Wide, Half Page 3.7" High X 4.5" Wide, 300 DPI or higher and must be sent in PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF format. 

 
Payment:

Checks should be made payable to Visions and Pathways with 5K in the memo and mailed to Visions and Pathways, 49 Brahma Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0871

Payment can also be made online @
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NJ/Bridgewater/vp5krunandwalk

Visions and Pathways is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue. Donations are tax deductible. Tax ID 23-7061564