Halloween 5K Returns To Long Valley This Weekend

LONG VALLEY, NJ — It's time to get spooky, Long Valley.

This weekend, residents are once again being invited to run a 5K in support of the Long Valley First Aid Squad in preparation for Halloween, and attendees should be prepared to race for their lives.

All attendees are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for the run.

The fun run begins at 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 at a new location this year, Palmer Park, which is located at Bartley Road and Palmer Place.

The 5k running event will be structured as follows:

• Registration: 8:30 a.m.
• Runners Start Time: 9 a.m.
• Walkers Start Time: 9:15 a.m.

Like years past, all proceeds from the race will go to the Long Valley First Aid Squad, which serves Washington Township and the surrounding towns.

For the past 60 years, Long Valley First Aid Squad has provided all-volunteer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its volunteers provide emergency medical care as well as automotive and technical rescue.

Online registration for the event is now closed; however, those interested are invited to register in person before the race begins.

Individuals of all ages came out to run and walk during the 2022 race, with two young runners finishing first and second in the community race: Ben Girardy, first, and Josh Nelson, second.

"Not only do events like this bring together our squad, but allow us to connect with the community that we serve in a non-emergency context," Hope Gough, organizer and squad member, said.