Annual 5K Run & Race Walk Battling Addiction

(File photo)
(File photo)

HOWELL – Do your part in the fight against addiction by joining in the 7th Annual Howell/Farmingdale 5K Run & Race Walk! The event will take place on August 28 at the Howell High School Athletic Complex, 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd., Farmingdale.

In honor of Walter Reitsma and all those who have lost in their battle against addiction, the annual event will raise funds to benefit CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Hotline.

The 5K Run & Race Walk will kick off at 6:15 p.m. on the course, which loops around the high school grounds. Everyone is welcome to participate and awards will be given to the top male and female participants overall, as well as by age group.

If you register by Aug. 26, registration fees will be discounted!

To register or for information on becoming a sponsor, reach out to CONTACT at 732-240-6104 or email contactofoceanco@aol.com. Race applications can be found at contactoceanmonmouth.org.