Code 5k: Answering the Call
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About the Race
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 provi...
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Common questions
How hard is the Code 5k: Answering the Call 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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