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JTFD 5K Run

Jefferson Township Fire Company #2 (JTFD #2) will host its third annual Inferno Run / Walk on Saturday, August 18.  The day will include the course-certified 5K race, along 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. 

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 August 8, are $20 for the 5K and $10 for the one mile walk.  After August 8, 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. 

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Jefferson Township Fire Company #2 is a non-profit volunteer fire department in Morris County. All proceeds from this years event will benefit the fire departments training and exercise programs.

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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