9th Annual Bridgewater Police 5K and Fun Run | Bridgewater Police 5K & 1M Kids Fun Run

This is the ninth annual Bridgewater Police 5k and 1mi Kids Fun Run to be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023. 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 1M Fun Run will be a timed event and will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30am, followed by the 5K PROMPTLY at 9:00am. Kids participating in the fun run must be accompanied by an adult or guardian for the duration of the event. Parents need to register the children in advance for the race but it’s free. Please bring a donation of a nonperishable food item for the local food pantries, which we will distribute.

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.

Raffles and awards will follow at approximately 9:45am.

We are pleased to announce that the BPD5k will be supporting easterseals Massachusetts the Bridge Center for 2023. Their mission is to provide services to ensure children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live,
learn, work, and play.

Capacity Limits/COVID

This event will be limited to 200 participants. All COVID guidelines will be strictly adhered to, including but not limited to masks and social distancing. We are optimistic that with the proper precautions and participants and spectators following the guidelines set forth that we will be able to hold a safe and fun event.

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.
https://www.facebook.com/BridgewaterPolice5K

A water stop will be hosted at about the halfway point. There will be officers along the route as well as volunteers to help and medical will be available at the start/finish area and if needed along the course.

Bib Pick-up and In Person Registration

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!

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.

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.

Post Race Events

Please plan to stay in Bridgewater after the race and enjoy the Bridgewater Business Association’s Autumn-Fest held on the BSU Quad starting at 10:00am

*Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and owners clean up if they need to go tot he bathroom along the course or start/finish areas.