Run to Help Water Rescue Team in Jefferson

will host its second annual Inferno Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 20. Mimicking last year, the morning of the event will include the course-certified 5K race, as well as a 1-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 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 and a dunk 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. JTFD2 is one of four teams throughout Morris County who handles water rescues in Morris, as well as Sussex.

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 and 181, Yacht Club Drive, Crescent Drive, Harbor Drive, and Commodore Drive. Residents who live on these streets are encouraged to keep an eye out for runners if driving between 9 and 10 a.m.

Registration prices will be $25 for the 5K and $15 for the one-mile walk. 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.