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South Orange Rescue Squad - "Sound The Siren" 5K Run / Walk and EMS Open House

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South Orange, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 31 May, 2026

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About the Event

May 31, 2026

South Orange Rescue Squad

“Sound The Siren” 5k Run / Walk & EMS Open House

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it a great event, and a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors!

2025 RESULTS!

2024 Event Photos

2024 Race Results

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

2025 RACE RESULTS (click here)

Races Offered

2026 "Sound The Siren" 5K Run/Walk

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$30.00

South Orange Rescue Squad EMS Community Open House

May 31, 2026

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Distance — South Orange Rescue Squad EMS Community Open House

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Kids Fun Run (free!)

May 31, 2026

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Distance — Kids Fun Run (free!)

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in South Orange.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 9.5° / 20.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.3 /

water_drop 68.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 9.5° / 20.0°

air 10.3 km/h

water_drop 68.1%

About South Orange

Learn more about the host city, South Orange.

South Orange is a historic suburban village located in Essex County, New Jersey. It was formally known as the Township of South Orange Village from October 1978 until April 25, 2024. As of the 2020 United States census, the village population was 18,484, an increase of 2,286 (+14.1%) from the 2010 census count of 16,198, which in turn reflected a decline of 766 (−4.5%) from the 16,964 counted in the 2000 census. Seton Hall University is located in the township.