May 4, 2025
South Orange Rescue Squad
“Sound The Siren” 5k Run / Walk & EMS Open House
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SouthOrange/SouthOrangeRescueSquad5K
We are very excited to be holding this fun event again!
Run or walk the 5k (or a shorter 1.3 mile route), and then join us at the end where kids and adults alike can tour our ambulances, equipment and headquarters and learn about Emergency Medical Services in South Orange and Maplewood! Free Food and beverages provided.
We will be starting/finishing in front of the Rescue Squad which is located at 62 Sloan Street in South Orange, NJ.
All proceeds go to providing free Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the residents of South Orange, Maplewood and the surrounding communities.
The South Orange Rescue Squad is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization staffed by volunteers and funded solely by contributions from the community. None of our members are compensated for their work, we receive no taxpayer funding, and never charge a fee for our services.
This is a USATF certified 5K course
USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE MAP
OPTIONAL 1.3 MILE WALKING ROUTE MAP
Any questions? email 5K@southorangerescuesquad.org
2024 RACE RESULTS (click here)
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at 5K@southorangerescuesquad.org
RACE SPONSORS
To become a sponsor or find out more info, email 5K@southorangerescuesquad.org
PACKET PICKUP
Please try to pick up your race bib and T-shirt prior to Sunday. You can pick up for other participants or multiple people
THERE IS NO PACKET PICK UP FOR THE KIDS FUN RUN - JUST SHOW UP!
Pickup times:
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST - 6 PM TO 9 PM
FRIDAY, MAY 2ND - 6 PM TO 9 PM
SATURDAY MAY 3RD - 12 PM TO 3 PM
RACE DAY - 7:30 AM TO 9 AM
Location: South Orange Rescue Squad - 62 Sloan Street, South Orange
PARKING
Parking in South Orange is free on Sundays
PARKING MAP (click here)
Closest parking lots to the start/ finish:
* Third St Garage (part of the Third & Valley apt complex, located off of Third St at the end of Sloan St.
* WaterLands Park (30 West Third St)
* Riverside Lot 6 – (West South Orange Ave at Church St)
* Firehouse Lot 3 – (Between First & Second St. - enter off 2nd Street from Valley)
* Sloan Street Lot 9 – (Sloan and First St.)
ROAD CLOSURES:
The South Orange Police Department will be closing the roads on a rolling basis as runners and walkers enter the various sections of the course. On some of the major roads such as Ridgewood Road and Vose Avenue, the police may keep the opposing lane open to traffic, and runners and walkers will be asked to stay on the right side of the road. They will be making this call based on the amount of runners and the traffic conditions at the time, and everyone will be informed prior to the start of the race.