Code 5k: Answering the Call 2026 — Mountainside, NJ

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Mountainside, NJ
Venue
1399 Route 22 East
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $40.00
Events
Code 5k: Answering the Call - 5k Run, Code 5k: Answering the Call - 5k Walk, Code 5k: Answering the Call - Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Code 5K: Answering the Call takes place on May 17, 2026, in Mountainside, New Jersey, at 1399 Route 22 East, with a typical start time of 8:30 AM. The event offers both running and walking options across two distances: a 5K and a 5-mile course. Entry fees range from $20 to $40. Whether you're training for a longer race or looking for a solid early-season 5K effort, this event accommodates multiple fitness levels. Plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and registration before the morning start.

From the Race Organizer
Help us kick off National EMS Week by running or walking in the Mountainside Rescue Squad's second annual 5k fundraiser! We have three registrations: 5k Run which will be timed and you will receive a shirt if you register before May 1st 5k Walk which will not be timed but you still receive a bib and shirt if you register before May 1st Kids fun run that starts at 8:30am - shirts are not available Our course this year is a USATF-certified 5K . The official course map and certification are provided below. Because the start and finish locations are different, the race will use a gun start. Runners seeking the most accurate time are encouraged to line up toward the front at the start. Timing will be recorded via RFID chips in each bib, which will be read at the finish line only. Parking is limited!! Please arrive early and consider parking in the Mountainside Community Pool or the Mountainside Library and use the footbridge to cross Route 22. The Mountainside Rescue Squad is a 501(c)3 char

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Code 5k: Answering the Call 2026 — Mountainside, NJ?

Code 5k: Answering the Call 2026 — Mountainside, NJ takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Mountainside, New Jersey.

Where is Code 5k: Answering the Call 2026 — Mountainside, NJ held?

Code 5k: Answering the Call 2026 — Mountainside, NJ is held at 1399 Route 22 East in Mountainside, New Jersey.

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