11th annual howell township/farmingdale 5k honors lost volunteers and supports crisis hotline

FARMINGDALE, NJ – The 11th Annual Howell Township/Farmingdale 5K Run & Race Walk is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, at 6:00 PM, honoring the memory of local volunteers and raising funds for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties. The event will take place at Howell High School, located at 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd., Farmingdale, NJ.

This year’s race will include a 5K run and a race walk, beginning promptly at 6:00 PM. The course will cover various roads within Howell and Farmingdale, welcoming participants of all ages. Awards will be given to the top male and female overall, along with age group awards for the 5K run participants.

Special pricing is available for participants aged 19 and under up until the race time. For other participants, early registration by August 20 offers a discounted rate. All registration must be completed online at www.contactoceanmonmouth.org/events. For additional race information, interested parties can contact 732-240-6104 or email at contact@contactoceanmonmouth.org.

The event, which also serves as a tribute to individuals such as William Bruno, Jake Bukowiec, and others, benefits the 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline provided by CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, supporting vital community services. Professional race results will be managed by CompuScore.

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