Morristown Temple Hosting First Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk

MORRISTOWN, N.J.– Temple B'nai Or of Morristown will hold its first annual Temple Trot on Sunday.

The 5K Fun Run/Walk is slated for 9:30 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (101 James Street).

"The run was conceived to provide a healthy way to do mitzvah work (charity) to support Temple programs in the Morristown community, as well as tikkun olam, the Jewish value of repairing the world, with an
organization outside of Temple B’nai Or," said Executive Director Wendy Gottsegen.

Participants are welcome to walk or run with their dogs, Gottsegen said.

For those who register with their furry friends, the temple will donate $5 to Sochi Dogs Rescue, a Morristown-based international dog rescue founded by the mother-daughter duo of Tanya and Anna Umansky, according to Gottsegen.

"These funds will go to support Sochi Dogs’ mission of helping homeless animals through rescue, adoption, and education," she said.

“We are proud to have several Sochi dogs living happily ever after in the homes of Temple B’nai Or members, and even more in Morristown," said Anna Umansky, president of Sochi Dog Rescue.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the school parking lot.

Runners begin at 9:30; walkers 10 minutes later.

The cost is $25 for adults, $20 for kids under 13.

Sponsors include: Realtor Ryan Dawson of the Weichert Morristown East office; Glassworks Studio, Morristown Animal Hospital, Swiss Chalet, and The Country Nursery.

Madison Pet Store, Morris Animal Inn, Marty’s Reliable Cycle donated merchandise and food to support the event, Gottsegen said.