Participants will have the option to run or walk this course, which a scenic loop that passes streams, pastures, historic buildings, and the beautiful Musconetcong River on a mostly flat course. Start and Finish at the Franklin Township Fire Department Station 3, 410 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ 08802.
The Run for the River is an annual fundraiser for the Musconetcong Watershed Association. 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 addition, MWA conducts river cleanups and stream bank restoration projects.
Funds generated by the MWA Run for the River will be used to support the MWA education program, River Watcher program, hiking and paddling trips, River Talks, and more.
Registration is $25.
Musconetcong Watershed Association
The Musconetcong Watershed Association leads hiking and paddling trips and hosts River Talks on a wide variety of topics. We have a 4 Mile Run/Walk for the River the first Sunday in May and a Wine Tasting Event along the River the first Saturday in October.