2nd Annual Greenfield Fire Department Hot Foot 5K and Fire Trail 10K...

• 10k Run:- Run 6.2 Miles
• 5k Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

On April 29, 2017 at 9:00AM, the Greenfield Firefighters’ Association will be hosting our 2nd annual Greenfield Fire Department Road Race which will take place at Oak Park, 971 Forest Rd Greenfield, NH.

The events include the Fire Trial 10K, Hot Foot 5K, and Kids Smoke Stampede (for children 10 and under only). Part of a fire department? Create a team name and register a minimum of 3 runners for the Hot Foot 5K course; the first department to have three runners cross the finish line in the fastest time will win a plaque as well as bragging rights.

The Greenfield Firefighters’ Association is a non-profit 501C3 organization where all proceeds directly support  the Greenfield Volunteer Fire Department in: community fire prevention promotional materials, community and department safety education and training, uniforms and equipment not included in the town’s annual budget, providing food during fire emergencies, training drills, and the like as needed, and providing its members a social, athletic, and recreational fellowship to build relational comradery within the department.

Greenfield Fire Department Mission Statement

We, the men and women of the Greenfield Fire Department, do solemnly swear to serve and protect the citizens of the Town of Greenfield by providing the highest quality fire suppression, emergency medical service, disaster management, fire prevention and public education that we possibly can.

We believe in excellence. We lead by example and take great pride in service. Our strength comes from our members…smart, well trained, humble, dedicated, hard-working and safe.

We believe in courage. We must remain steadfast and determined in our mission to protect those we have sworn to serve no matter how dire and stressful the conditions we face.

We believe in integrity. We value the public’s trust and are committed to honest and ethical behavior. We keep the promises we make, we respect each other…and all those we serve.

We believe in compassion. We vow to be kind and caring at all times. We strive to provide comfort at every turn.

We believe in ourselves. We are a family. Given the dangerous nature of our mission…we do act as our brother/sister’s keeper. We are committed and accountable to each other because our very lives depend on it.

Prevent Harm, Alleviate Suffering…Survive.

Treat all with Kindness and Dignity

This is our mission.

Event details and schedule

Course Description: The mostly flat, fun 5K and 10K course will start and finish at Oak Park, 971 Forest Rd. Participants will travel along the beautiful back roads of Greenfield as well as a very short stretch of Route 136.

The Kids’ fun run will consist of one lap around the ½ mile track and Oak Park

Amenities:

- T-shirts will be provided to the first 50 registered runners and walkers (not including Kids Smoke Stampede participants)

- Race results will be posted on coolrunning.com on race day as well as emailed to those registrants who provide an email address. Results will also be posted on the GFD Road Race web page, www.gfdroadrace.webs.com       

- Awards will be presented to the first overall male and female 5K and 10K finishers as well as the top finishers in the following age categories: 15 and under, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+ for both the Hot Foot 5K and the Fire Trail 10K. An award will also be given to the first fire department team to have 3 members complete the Hot Foot 5K course.

Registration Fees: $20.00 per person for early registration, until April 1, 2017, $25.00 per person after April 1, 2017, $55.00 per fire department team for the first 3 runners, each additional team runner is $15.00. $5.00 per child for Kids Smoke Stampede (children 10 and under). Day of registration will begin at 7:30am at the registration booth.

Registration: Mail to: Greenfield Firefighters’ Association, PO Box 146, 814 Forest Rd. Greenfield, NH 03047. Please make checks payable to: Greenfield Firefighter’s Association. Please note Road Race in the memo line.  Race packets will be available 7:30am – 8:30am at the registration booth on race day. Each participant must fill out a registration form and sign the waiver.

Contact Information: For additional information or to receive a Registration/Waiver Form, please call Stephanie Babb at 603-831-3745 or email [email protected]