Run for the River

4-Mile Run for the River Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:00 am    (Walkers begin at 9:45 a.m.)  Start/Finish: Franklin Township Fire Department Station 3 Parking at  410 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ 08802 Participants will have the option to run or walk this course, which is a scenic loop that passes streams, pastures, historic buildings, and the beautiful Musconetcong River on a mostly flat course. Medals will be presented to the first 3 male and first 3 female runners in the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 65+, as well as best overall. The Run for the River is an annual fundraiser for the Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA).  MWA is a non-profit organization formed by residents of the Musconetcong Valley in 1992.  Our mission is to protect and improve the Musconetcong River and its watershed resources through education and outreach programs to local schools, landowners, and municipal officials.  In addi