5K Race to Wellness Accepting Registration

The 5K Race to Wellness is accepting registrations from participants, with the final date to register being March 26.

The race will take place at Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, on Saturday, March 28. There is a limit of 600 participants, according to a press release from the Somerset County Public Information Office.

Total registration costs $27.50, which is comprised of a $25 race fee and $2.50 sign up fee. The 5K Race to Wellness will not accept same day registration.

The 5K Race to Wellness is sponsored by the Somerset County Wellness Committee and EmPoWER Somerset.

Top finishers in the race will be awarded prizes. According to the county office, proceeds from the event will benefit Somerset County non-profit organizations, including EmPoWER Somerset, Middle Earth, Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children, Somerset County Tourism and Somerset County 4-H.

“Improving the quality of life of the people we serve is a priority for Somerset County,” Freeholder Director Mark Caliguire said in the release. “This race is just one example of the variety of programs that we offer residents... Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I participated in our inaugural race and was amazed at the number of people who turned out for it. I encourage residents to join us again this year. It’s a beautiful venue and a great course.”

For more information about the 5K Race to Wellness, contact Sheriff’s Officer Lt. Steve San Antonio at (908) 625-5925 or visit empowersomerset.com.

(Photo courtesy of the Somerset County Public Information Office)