Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash- Benefiting the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Join Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter as we come together to raise funds for the Cupid Fund. The Paws & Soles Saving Lives with Strides 5K & 10K Run/Walk + Kiddie Dash 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 and 10K events, the day includes vendors, food, and of course, a chance to meet FURiends. 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 our 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). Kiddie Dash Details: 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 15th are guaranteed a t-shirt or long-sleeve shirt. During registration, there is an option to forgo the t-shirt. Day of registration: 10K Run - $50 (human entry only) 5K 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 a