Jefferson Township Fire Company #2 (JTFD #2) will host its second annual Inferno Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 20. The morning of the event will include the course-certified 5K race, as well as a one-mile walk, a kids Half-Mile Fire Dash, a Tot Trot for children five years and younger, giveaways, an awards ceremony, post-race refreshments and DJ entertainment.
This year, the fire company is also planning on adding various family fun activities for after the race, including an inflatable bounce pit for kids, a 50/50 raffle, free massages for runners, and a “dunk-the-chief-tank.”
All proceeds for this year’s event will benefit the fire department's water rescue team. The team consists of members of the fire company who are qualified for water rescue operations, including ice rescue and scuba.
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Same-day race registration will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m. The run starts and ends at Fireman's Field, 759 Route 15 South, in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. It continues on Swan Lane, 3 Rivers Drive, Venetian, Valencia Isle Drive, Espanong & 181, Yacht Club Drive, Crescent Drive, Harbor Drive, and Commodore Drive.
Pre-registration prices, up until Aug. 3, are $20 for the 5K and $10 for the one-mile walk. After Aug. 8, prices will be $25 for the 5K and $15 for the one-mile walk.
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Team registration is open for all fire, police and EMS departments for $45. Teams require three members of the corresponding fire department, and must be pre-registered by Aug. 8.
All kids’ races are free and should be registered for on the day of the race.
Participants will receive a race t-shirt and goodie bag while supplies last.
Business sponsorships are available until July 1. Email JTFD5kRun@gmail.com for sponsorship information.
Jefferson Township Fire Company #2 is a non-profit volunteer fire department in Morris County.
Additional information on the event, such as online registration information and a view of the course map, can be found at www.jtfd2.com.
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