May 31, 2026

South Orange Rescue Squad

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

The 2026 "Sound The Siren" 5K is back! Join us Sunday morning, May 31st for another fun day.

Run or walk the 5k (or a shorter 1.3 mile route), and then join us at the end where kids and adults alike can tour our ambulances, equipment and headquarters and learn about EMS in South Orange and Maplewood!

Free Food and beverages provided. 

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.

2025 Race Photos

2025 Results

                                            This is a USATF certified 5K course

USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE MAP       

OPTIONAL 1.3 MILE WALKING ROUTE MAP

To become a sponsor or find out more, email 5K@southorangerescuesquad.org

Please try to pick up your race bib and T-shirt prior to Sunday. You can pick up for other participants or multiple people 

IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON USING THE OPTIONAL 1.3 MILE WALKING ROUTE, PLEASE ASK FOR AN UNTIMED BIB AT PACKET PICKUP

Pickup times: 

THURSDAY MAY 28TH - 6 PM TO 8 PM

FRIDAY MAY 29TH - 6 PM TO 8 PM

SATURDAY MAY 3OTH -  12 PM TO 3 PM

RACE DAY  -                      7:00 AM TO 8:20 AM

Location: South Orange Rescue Squad - 62 Sloan Street, South Orange

Parking in South Orange is free on Sundays

PARKING  MAP (click here)

Closest parking lots to the start/ finish:
* Third St Garage (part of the Third & Valley apt complex, located off of Third St at the end of Sloan St.
* WaterLands Park (30 West Third St)    
* Riverside Lot 6 – (West South Orange Ave at Church St)
* Firehouse Lot 3 – (Between First & Second St. - enter off 2nd Street from Valley)
* Sloan Street Lot 9 – (Sloan and First St.)
 
ROAD CLOSURES: 
The South Orange Police Department will be closing the roads on a rolling basis as runners and walkers enter the various sections of the course.  On some of the major roads such as Ridgewood Road and Vose Avenue, the police may keep the opposing lane open to traffic, and runners and walkers will be asked to stay on the right side of the road. They will be making this call based on the amount of runners and the traffic conditions at the time, and everyone will be informed prior to the start of the race. 

AT 9:00 AM, THE ROADS WILL REOPEN AND WE ASK ANYONE STILL ON THE COURSE TO MOVE TO THE SIDEWALK