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
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
Kids Fun Run (free!): Medal
South Orange Rescue Squad EMS Community Open House: Free food and refreshments
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Jan 25 | Apr 30 |
| $40.00 | May 1 | May 30 | |
| $45.00 | May 31 | May 31 | |
| Kids Fun Run (free!) | $0.00 | Jan 25 | May 30 |
| South Orange Rescue Squad EMS Community Open House | $0.00 | Jan 25 | May 30 |
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
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 230 | 31:58 | 19:40 |
| 2024 | 168 | 40:42 | 10:21 |
Interested in this race?
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 w