JAFFREYFire Dept. 5K, barbecue upcoming

The Jaffrey Fire Department’s 7th annual 5K fundraiser is set for Saturday, July 30.  The race is a 5K run/walk over mixed cross-country terrain, including hard pack trails, wooded terrain, mild hills and possibly some mud – mostly wide trail. Timed event results to be posted after the race.

The cost is a $25 entrance fee or $20 for pre-registration (first 100 people registered receive a race t-shirt). Register online at racewire.com/register.php?id=6414 or mail checks to

Jaffrey Firefighters Company Inc

Attn: JFD 5K

138 Turnpike Rd.

Jaffrey, NH 03452

Race day registration runs from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.; race starts at 9 a.m. Meet at Union Street across from Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School.

All proceeds from the 5K race benefit the Jaffrey Firefighters Company Inc., a fundraising and support organization for the Jaffrey Fire Department.

Following the race, the 5th  annual chicken barbecue will take place on the town common. See any Jaffrey firefighter to buy a ticket in advance and reserve a plate.

For more information, visit www.jfd5k.org.