Event Information
Capacity Limits
This event will be limited to 300 participants.
T-Shirts
We will once again be offering t-shirts for all registered participants of the 5k. You must be registered by August 14, 2023 to guarantee your size. After that, we will do our best. LADIES sizes tend to run SMALL, please plan accordingly.
Course
Our course will remain the same as 2014. One advantage is that this course is now certified by the USATF, certification #MA15012JK. Please visit our webpage or Facebook page for a map. www.bpd5k.com
https://www.facebook.com/BridgewaterPolice5K
Bib Pick-up and In Person Registration
Bib pick-up and in person registration will begin on Friday September 29, 2023 from 5:00-8:00pm at the Bridgewater Police Station located at 220 Pleasant St and is also the start line for our race. Pick-up will be available again the morning of the event Saturday September 30, 2023 starting at 7:00am at the Bridgewater Police Department located at 220 Pleasant St..
Please note that in person registrations must be paid by cash or check. We will be unable to accept credit cards the day of the event. You can register in person on Friday September 29, 2023 at pick up, or the morning of the event if there is space available.
About This Event
This is the ninth annual Bridgewater Police 5k and 1mi Kids Fun Run. Enjoy a beautiful run through historic downtown Bridgewater. The course is relatively flat, and fast! This event starts and ends at the Bridgewater Police Station.
The kids 1mi fun run will be a times event and will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30am, followed by the 5k PROMPTLY at 9:00am. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the event.
Raffles and awards will follow at approximately 9:45am.
Awards
Awards will be given in a number of age brackets for m/f as well as the top 3 for law enforcement. Those brackets are <14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-79, 80+
We will be timing the kids 1mi race and giving awards to the top 3 finishers for this event. It is vital that children be registered online in advance so that we can have the correct number of bibs with timing chips. Please note that the kids 1mi fun run is still offered at no cost, we simply ask that you bring a nonperishable food donation for the local food pantry.
PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES ON ALL DONATIONS!
Finishers Medals
All runners that cross the finish line will receive a finishers medal. All kids participating in the 1mi Kids Fun Run will receive a ribbon as they cross the finish line.
Race Parking
Parking on race day will be available at the Bridgewater Middle School located at 166 Mt. Prospect St. and at the Bridgewater-Raynham High School at 415 Center St. There will be NO PARKING at the Bridgewater Police Station.
This parking restriction includes dropping off! You are welcome to drop off on Crescent St. and have your volunteer or participant walk over to the station.
Primary Beneficiary
Our primary beneficiary for 2023 will be EasterSeals MA