Race Registration Open For Halloween 5K Fun Run In Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — This year, residents in Long Valley will run a 5K in support of the Long Valley First Aid Squad in preparation for Halloween and guests should be ready to run for their lives.

All attendees, including ghouls and ghosts, are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume for the run.

The fun run begins at 9: 30 a.m. on Oct. 29 at Flocktown-Kossman Elementary School, which is located at 90 Flocktown Road in Long Valley.

All proceeds benefit the Long Valley First Aid Squad (LVFAS) in its mission to serve Washington Township residents and neighboring communities. Long Valley First Aid Squad has been providing all-volunteer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the past 60 years. Our volunteers provide emergency medical care, vehicle and technical rescue services. The funds raised are primarily used for equipment and training.

Members of the LVFAS have been working hard to improve the experience for people of all ages by making changes based on positive feedback from previous years. Changes include a new route, food donated by Ort Farm, and a new T-shirt design inspired by resident submissions.

Those who buy a ticket before Sept. 15 will receive an LVFAS 5K T-Shirt. On the day of the event, cash payments are also accepted, but do not include an LVFAS 5K T-Shirt, according to officials.

Dogs are permitted to participate in the fun run but must be kept on a leash at all times.

The 5k Waves will be as follows:

• Performance Race: 10:00 a.m. through 10:30 a.m.
• Families and Walkers: 10:30 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.

To get tickets for the fun run, click here.

"Come ready to enjoy the new and improved family-friendly Halloween event," officials said.