Code 5k
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Code 5k: Answering the Call
The Code 5k: Answering the Call is a fundraising event held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Mountainside, New Jersey. The event supports the Mountainside Rescue Squad, a 501(c)(3) organization staffed entirely by volunteer EMTs that provides emergency medical services to the Borough of Mountainside and nearby communities. The start and finish are at the squad building at 1399 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ 07092. Proceeds from the event go to the Mountainside Rescue Squad.
Events, registration and logistics
The event includes multiple entry options:
- 5k Run - timed; shirt if registered before April 1
- 5k Walk - not timed; bib and shirt if registered before April 1
- Kids Fun Run - shirts not available
Registration opens in March 2026 for the listed events. Entry fees listed on the event page are $35 for the 5k Run, $30 for the 5k Walk, and $20 for the Kids Fun Run. Parking at the squad building is limited; organizers recommend arriving early and considering parking at the Mountainside Community Pool or Mountainside Library and using the footbridge to cross Route 22. A 5k route map is provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
