GRACIE'S ARMY FOUNDATION GO GOLD 5K and Fun Run

The 3rd Annual Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department "Fired Up for the 4th 5K Run” will be held June 20th! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll, this 5K is the perfect way to kick off summer. Runners, runners with strollers, walker, and kids are all welcome. We've got a day packed with excitement. Discounted entry fees for fire, police, and EMS entrants. Awards will be given to the fastest male and female firefighters, police, EMS, and runners overall as well as to age group winners.

Proceeds from the event will help the Mountain Lakes Fire Department better protect the Mountain Lakes community and our firefighters. Your entry fees will enable the Department to purchase new firefighting and safety equipment and enhance training. Follow the MLVFD on Instagram @mtnlakesvolfd, Facebook, or visit our website at www.MLVFD.com for updates.

MLVFD Fired Up for the 4th 5K

Saint Catherine of Siena Parking Lot | 10 N Pocono Road | Saturday, June 28th

9:00 am | Start @ West Shore Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Limited parking available at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 10 North Pocono Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046. On-street parking will be available on Pocono Road and West Shore Road and other nearby neighborhood streets off of West Shore Road (Roberts Drive, Arden Road) DO NOT PARK ON EAST SHORE ROAD, NORTH CRANE, OR CRANE, as these roads are part of the 5K course route.

All pre- and post-race activities will take place at the far end of the parking lot. Day of race registration, day of race bib and t-shirt (if you registered before the t-shirt deadline) pickup, music, refreshments, firefighting demonstrations, the awards ceremony and award pickup will take place in the parking lot at St. Catherine's. Approximately 5-10 minutes before the start of the race, we will proceed as a group over to the start line on East Shore Road, where the race will begin and end.

Our Packanack Lake Family Fun Event include something for everyone featuring a 5K, and Kids races around scenic Packanack Lake in Wayne, NJ.

Amenities include:

Age Group Awards (M&F Overall Top 3, 15 & under, 16 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 -7 4, 75 - 79, 80+), Refreshments, & T-Shirt giveaways to first 200 pre-registered participants.

Race Day Registration will be available on July 19 from 7am to 8:20am.

Fee: $35.00

We can't wait to see you at the start!

Join us and support St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.

Supporting our community for the past 14 years, SAX has raised over $1 Million for the Child Life Department. This year, we are proud keep the event at our Sax headquarters in Parsippany, NJ, with a new beautiful course with some great pre and post-event activities.

The Child Life Department at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is committed to helping pediatric patients cope with the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization.

Together with our event sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers, we have raised over $1 Million for the Child Life Department since the 4 MILER’s inception in 2012 and have proudly become the largest financial contributor to the Child Life Department.

EVENT INFO

Event Day: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Bib Number & T-Shirt Pick Up Times:

Friday, September 18th 12:00 PM -3:00 PM at SAX

Saturday, September 19th 8:00 AM- 9:15 AM

AWARDS

Awards (Male & Female) 4 Mile Run - 1,2,3 Overall

4 Mile Run Age Groups, 19 & under to 70 & Over(10 Years)

COURSE:

Run or Walk the new 4-mile run on a scenic USA Track and Field Certified (USATF) double-loop race course and bring your family for our Kids’ dashes, with distances ranging from 25 to 200 yards for ages 2-11.

AMENITIES:

-Technical T-Shirt to all pre-registrants (and post-registrants while supplies last)

-USTAF Certified Course

-Refreshments

-Kids’ Activities

-DJ Entertainment

-Awards and Random Prizes

-New Course at SAX Parsippany campus

🦆🍩 Get ready for a QUACKING good time! 🍩🦆

The Duck Donuts 5K & 2K Pup Strut is back — sweeter, sillier, and more fun than ever — at our new race home on Sylvan Way in Parsippany!

Lace up your sneakers, leash up your furry bestie, and join us for a morning packed with movement, smiles, community vibes, and delicious Duck Donuts 🍩👟🐾

🏃‍♀️ 5K RUN

Run it. Jog it. Walk it.

This flat, fun course is perfect for all levels — and every 5K finisher earns:

🥇 A one-of-a-kind finisher medal

🍩 A fresh Duck Donut courtesy of Duck Donuts - Route 10

🐾 2K PUP STRUT

Sponsored by Tater Bear Treats 🦴

Bring your pup along for a relaxed, tail-wagging stroll!

🦴 A special treat waiting at the finish

📸 Maximum cuteness guaranteed

⚠️ A Few Good Things to Know

• No on-course water stop — Culligan Water will be waiting for you at the finish

• This race happens rain, snow, or shine — dress accordingly

• No timed awards — this one’s all about the fun (and the donuts!)

🎁 Giving Back (Because That’s What We Do)

This year’s race benefits Toys for Tots – Dover.

Please bring an unwrapped toy to help spread holiday cheer —

👉 Let’s try to beat last year and fill FOUR boxes!

👕 Important Registration Notes

✔️ T-shirts & finisher medals guaranteed if you register by November 9

⏰ Prices increase $10 per race 21 days before race day

🏅 5 RACE CHALLENGE RUNNERS — READ THIS!

Your Challenge Medal will be waiting for you at this race 🎉

👉 Stop by the MegaBite tent so we can check you in and hand over that big, beautiful bling!

📦 Bib & T-Shirt Pick-Up

🗓 November 26

📍 Duck Donuts on Route 10, Whippany

⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Miss it? No worries — race-day pick-up starts at 8:30 AM.

🦆🍩 Don’t miss the most quack-tastic run of the year!

Grab your crew, bring your pup, and join us for a sweet run/walk to remember.