Every February, this national race series celebrates the founding of Community Options. Last year, more than 17,000 runners across the country joined us, creating an incredible sense of community while raising funds to support housing and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Everyone is welcome, runners, walkers, families with strollers, wheelchair participants, and sponsors, to be part of our 19th annual race!
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Race Location
Duke Island Park
191 Old York Road
Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
Race Description
- Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 9:00 AM.
- The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
- This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
- To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
- Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
- Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
- Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.
- This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.
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Select your Cupid's Chase Shirt
While Valentine’s Day might be date night for some, we invite you to spend your morning making a difference at our Cupid's Chase 5K. Together, we are fundraising to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
Select WHITE if you're single and ready to mingle. Select RED if you're taken and off the market.
To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027. After that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Beneficiary
Community Options, Inc. is a nationally based nonprofit (IRS 501(c)(3) certified) organization incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Princeton, NJ.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options provides housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Packet pickup details, including dates, times, and locations, will be announced closer to race day. Please check back for updates. Participants are highly encouraged to pick up their race materials in advance to help ensure a smooth race-day experience. Race day packet pickup will also be available onsite during check-in.
We are always open to partnering with local running stores as packet pickup locations. Interested in partnering with us? We’d love to connect.
Yes! Someone else may pick up your packet. They just need to provide a copy of your registration confirmation.
Yes! Race-day registration is $50. You can register online or onsite and pay by cash or card.
Yes! All finishers will receive a Cupid’s Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag while supplies last. Register by January 1, 2027, to guarantee your Cupid’s Chase shirt. After that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Yes! Restrooms or porta-potties will be available near the check-in area.
Yes! Water stations will be available along the course. We also encourage participants to grab water and a snack at check-in before the race.
Yes! A designated area will be available for participants to leave personal items during the race.
Yes! Walkers and participants with baby strollers are welcome. For everyone’s safety, we ask that walkers and those with strollers start behind the runners.
Yes! The event is pet-friendly. All pets must remain leashed at all times while on the course.
Yes, headphones and earbuds are allowed during the race.
No, there is no time limit to complete the race. We encourage all participants to stay and join us for the awards ceremony following the race!
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