Jonathan Slusher 5k Walk/Run

The Jonathan Slusher 5K Run/Walk will take place on October 8^th  at 1PM. The race starts at the Califon Bridge on Main Street and continues down River Road, loops slightly to the left to connect with the Columbia Trail, continues down the Columbia Trail and finishes at the Train Station. . The Kids Race course is located on the last 100 yards of the Columbia Trail, and begins at 2PM. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants.

Same day registration for all races will be available at the Califon Train Station beginning at 9AM. On-line registration may also be completed at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Califon/JonSlusher5K . The registration fees for the event is  $25 before October 1^st .  October 1^st  and thereafter, the fee is $30. Families of 4 may register for $40. Children 10 and under can register for $5. T-shirts will be provided to the first 100 applicants. Trophies will be awarded for first place overall in male, female and walker categories. Medals will be awarded for first finishers in all age groups. The trophy and medal presentations will take place at Rambo’s Store at 2:30PM.

There is parking available in municipal lots and behind the municipal building. Great post-race food will be available. The Jonathan Slusher 5K Run/Walk is an entity within the Califon Fall Festival, and if you have family members who are non-runners, there are many exciting opportunities for fun at the festival.

Donations of any amount to the Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship Foundation are gladly accepted. Please make a check to the Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship Foundation and mail the donation to Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship, 79 Guinea Hollow Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833. The Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship is a 501-c-3 charity and all donations are tax-exempt. For more information, contact: Shirley Slusher by phone at 908-832-7383 or email her at slushersm@comcast.net

Last modified: September 20, 2017