Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk

Bridgewater, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K2 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Jan 30, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk

The race takes place in Duke Island Park, with the main run and the walk heading out in opposite directions but sharing the same finish line. The park setting keeps things grounded, and there are several distance options alongside kids sprints for the youngest attendees. The 5K is USATF-NJ sanctioned, so it draws competitive runners as well as people out for a morning walk.

Packet pickup is on race morning at the park, and checking in is straightforward with just your name. A raffle runs during the event, and the organizers offer financial assistance for anyone who needs help with registration costs, which you can request by reaching out directly to them.

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Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

130finishers

19:16winner

32:52median

1:00:42cutoff

Top 3: Bryce Zell (19:16) · Jaroslaw Skalik (19:26) · Robert Pasternak (19:50)

The Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/17/2027 09:00$30

2 Miles4/17/2027 09:00$30

5K4/17/2027 09:00$35

Kids Sprints4/17/2027 09:45$10

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Common Questions About the Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk

Will I finish last at the Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (130 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Visions and Pathways 5K & Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:16 while the median finisher took 32:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.