Event Information
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 25, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm and again the morning of the event Saturday September 26, 2105 starting at 7:00am.
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.
About This Event
This is the second 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+.
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.
T-Shirts
Shirts will be guaranteed for ALL participants that register before July 20, 2015. After that date, we will do our best to accommodate with sizing and availability. There will be additional shirts available to purchase at $15.00 each. Cash or check only. Will not be able to accept credit cards at the event.
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. Certificates of Participation will be made available to all kids as well. Watch for email updates after the event to tell you when you can stop by the police station and pick up your child's certificate.
Raffle Tickets
There will be a number of prizes to raffle off after the race while the winners are being calculated. Tickets will be 2/$5 or 5/$10. Tickets will be sold at bib pick-up on Friday September 25, 2015 and again the morning of the event Saturday September 26, 2015. Once the kids race has started tickets will no longer be sold. Cash or check only please. Check out our webpage or Facebook page for updates on prizes that will be available. www.bpd5k.com or https://www.facebook.com/BridgewaterPolice5K
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 Autumn Fest held on the BSU Quad starting at 10:00am.
Supporting Charity
We are pleased to announce that the BPD5k will be supporting the Paul Chuilli Jr., Memorial Fund for the WB High School for 2015. We were fortunate enough to be able to make a donation with proceeds from the 2014 event as well. Family members will be onsite volunteering, running and to share their memories of Paul Jr. and collect donations for the Fund. Donations can be made in person with cash or check or directly on the website: www.gofundme.com/pchuillimemorial via credit card.