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Firehouse 5K Run and Community Walk (Reg open thru race day)

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Firehouse 5K Run & Community Walk

9:00AM EDT - 4:00PM EDT

Description

Talk about a lot of water stops!  This fundraiser for the Newton Firehouse kicks off 7:30 a.m. with same day registrationi and a start at 9 a.m.  The 5K promises water spray and regular water stops every 1/2 mile throughout the village of Newton.  Music will be presented at points on the race course as well.  Newton Day itself will be held on Saturday, featuring multiple vendors, music competitions, food, giveaways, fireworks at night and more!  Event will provide a lot of support for runner, walkers, dog walks and stroller participants.  Awards will be held promptly at 10:15 a.m. adjacent to the stage in front of the Old Fire Museum on the newly refurbished Spring Street.

Place

The race event will begin at the intersection of Lower Spring Street and Diller Avenue in Newton, NJ (near the Moose Lodge and Camp Iliff).

When setting your route using a GPS or Google Maps, use the address 280 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 as your destination for the event.

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When
Friday, June 12, 2015
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where
Newton Firehouse #2
56 Woodside Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860

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Coming through your neighborhood

If you live or work along our route, please come out and support our participants by cheering them on! Your enthusiasm will be greatly appreciated by the participants and help to show visitors to our town what a great and spirited community Newton is!

Plan to stay the entire day

At the conclusion of the race, we will hold an awards ceremony in front of the Newton Fire Museum which also serves as the kick-off for the Newton Day festival! After enjoying the festivities of the day, the celebration moves to Memory Park at 5:00PM and concludes with a fireworks finale. This is a fun filled day with a lot of free entertainment for families. DJ's on the street, Karaoke contest, Dog Shows, vendors and lots of surprises. A local band will be performing and there will be food at both locations, so come make a day of it!

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Driving Directions

The race event will begin at the intersection of Lower Spring Street and Diller Avenue in Newton, NJ (near the Moose Lodge and Camp Iliff). When setting your route using a GPS or Google Maps, use the address 280 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 as your destination for the event.

--From the East / Northern New Jersey / New York City--

Take Route 80 westbound to exit 34B for Route 15 North toward Jefferson / Sparta. Continue for approx. 11 miles to the County Route 517 exit (sign says exit for Sparta / Franklin) and make a left a the light on the offramp onto Route 517 (also known as Newton-Sparta Road or Sparta Avenue). Continue for approx. 5 miles into Newton. Continue past the Newton Cemetery (on your left) and make the next right onto Lower Spring Street.

--From the West / Pennsylvania--

Take Interstate 80 east to Exit 4C (Route 94 North). Follow Route 94 for approximately 22 miles into the Town of Newton. As you come into the town square (you will see a large civil war monument and a beautiful old Court House to your left) follow the signs for Route 206 North (you will end up heading through the square and down the hill towards Hayek's Market). Make your next right onto Trinity Street, then take your 5th right onto Stuart Street. Make a right at the stop sign onto Lower Spring Street. The event will be on your immediate left.

--From the South / Philadelphia / Southern New Jersey--

Take the Garden State Parkway or New Jersey Turnpike to Interstate 287 North. Take Exit 41B for Interstate 80 west toward the Delaware Water Gap. Take Route 80 westbound to exit 34B for Route 15 North toward Jefferson / Sparta. Continue for approx. 11 miles to the County Route 517 exit (sign says exit for Sparta / Franklin) and make a left a the light on the offramp onto Route 517 (also known as Newton-Sparta Road or Sparta Avenue). Continue for approx. 5 miles into Newton. Continue past the Newton Cemetery (on your left) and make the next right onto Lower Spring Street.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.Firehouse5K.com.

Directions

The race event will begin at the intersection of Lower Spring Street and Diller Avenue in Newton, NJ (near the Moose Lodge and Camp Iliff).

When setting your route using a GPS or Google Maps, use the address 280 Spring Street, Newton, NJ 07860 as your destination for the event.

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