48th Annual Woods and Lakes 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.

Join us for the annual Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery 4th of July! We are excited to see you at Central Park of Morris County on July 4! Proceeds from the event will support the programs of the Market Street Mission, a non profit organization which ministers to the hungry, homeless and those struggling with addiction by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives. We encourage you to show your support for those who are striving for recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and help provide the necessary programs and resources for those in need in the community.

Market Street Mission is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides all our services free of charge to those in need. We are not subsidized by government funding. To learn more about Market Street Mission, visit www.marketstreet.org.

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

"Go Gold" with Gracie's Army Foundation! September is National Pediatric Awareness Month and we would love nothing more than to show our support to families in the battle of their lives. We will have a beautiful and scenic USATF-NJ sanctioned course set up for a 5K, 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, and a 40 yard dash. Come and support this beautiful community event in Montville Township. The race will start at the Montville Township High School track and go through neighborhoods ultimately finishing back at the track.

Participating in fundraisers like a 5K is a great way to show a childhood cancer hero your support and raise critical funds for research, empower people to give back, and show support for families who need it the most!

We are working with major corporate sponsorships and are projecting at least 500+ runners. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, and awards given out to cancer survivors and race winners.

What to Expect:

• RUNNERS and WALKERS of all ages welcome

• Family-friendly fun!

• Awards for top 3 in each age group (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over)

• Awards for top 3 male and female finishers

• Recognition ceremony (children with cancer)

• Adults $35 pre-race registration fee until 9/5, $40 after 9/1

19 & under $20 registration fee (Price reflected at check out)

PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, 9/20 2:00-5:00 pm at Montville Township High School front parking lot, 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045. Packets can also be picked up on race day from 7:00-8:00 am.

"Be the Light in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer!"