MLVFD Fired Up for the 5K
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Event Overview
The MLVFD Fired Up for the 5K is a 5 km running event organized by the Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. It takes place in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. The event offers a discounted entry fee for fire, police, and EMS personnel. Proceeds support the fire department, funding new equipment and training.
Event Details
The event features two main participant categories: one for Public Safety personnel (firefighters, police, EMS) and one for non-public safety runners and walkers. The run is open to runners, runners with strollers, walkers, and children. Awards are presented to the fastest overall male and female runners, as well as to age group winners. Separate awards are given for the fastest male and female firefighters, police, and EMS personnel.
Venue and Logistics
All pre-race and post-race activities occur at the Saint Catherine of Siena church parking lot at 10 N Pocono Road. Activities include day-of-race registration, bib and t-shirt pickup, music, refreshments, and firefighting demonstrations. Limited parking is available at the church, with additional on-street parking permitted on Pocono Road, West Shore Road, and nearby neighborhood streets. Parking is prohibited on East Shore Road, North Crane Road, and Crane Road, as they are part of the race route. Participants gather at the parking lot before walking as a group to the start line on East Shore Road. The finish line is at the same location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
