UPPER FREEHOLD — Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 is gearing up for the 6th annual Run with Eagles 5K race, which will be held Saturday, March 31 at the township’s Byron Johnson Park on Ellisdale Road.
The troop is inviting runners and walkers to come out for either the 1-mile Fun Run scheduled for 9 a.m. or the 5K race at 10 a.m. The 5K course is a moderate out-and-back race along scenic Ellisdale Road in Upper Freehold.
The event features live music, refreshments and awards for runners in age-specific categories ranging from 13 to 70-plus.
Run with Eagles is designed to promote an active lifestyle and lifelong fitness for Boy Scouts and the community. It is Troop 180’s only fundraiser and the proceeds help pay for the Scouts’ outdoor programs.
Walkup registration on race day starts at 8 a.m., but participants can also pre-register in advance by going online to www.raceforum.com/Eagle. The fee for the 5K race is $22.50 if pre-registered by March 24, and $28 afterward. The fee for the fun run race is $17.25 if pre-registered by March 24 and $22.50 afterward.
Sponsorships are available until March 10. Monetary donations to defray race expenses are appreciated, as are donated items from area businesses for the racers’ goody bags. Contact Bill Hoover at 609-731-3967 for details.
For information about the race, go online to www.eagles5k.com.

