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The Thirty-Second running of the Carlos Negron Memorial Run is set for Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Liberty State Park, Jersey City. The 5-kilometer road race will continue to honor the memory of Jersey City Fire Fighter Carlos Negron, who died in the line of duty 31 years ago on March 20, 1993. Once again, the proceeds of the race will be donated to The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas, benefiting New Jersey's largest burn unit.Race registration is open on Run Sign Up and the Split Second Racing sites. Pre-race registrations will again be $25.00 this year; no fee increase! Check our Facebook page for the latest info and registration links as well.
Carlos Negron Memorial Run on Facebook
We will be running on our original course again! This year’s race will start at the south end of Liberty Walk, at the foot of Pesin Dr., near the Park’s Administration Building. This means ample parking and restrooms plus a course with fewer turns! Here’s your chance at a PR!
Our timer, Split Second Racing, does not use paper applications. Please register online. Day of race registrations will also be done electronically.
Day of race registration opens at 8:00 AM with the race starting at 9:30 AM. See you there!
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Carlos Negron, a life-long resident of Jersey City, was in his thirteenth year as a Jersey City Fire Fighter when he made the supreme sacrifice. Although off duty, Carlos went to the assistance of fellow fire fighters, who were raising a ladder to the third floor of a building involved in a 3 Alarm fire on March 20, 1993. The ladder became charged with high voltage from an electrical cable, fatally injuring Carlos and seriously injuring another fire fighter. Carlos left behind a widow and two children. He had been a popular and active member of the community, spending much of his free time as an officer of the Gong Club, Jersey City’s fire buff organization, and the Hispanic Fire Fighters’ Society. Following his death, a group of friends and fellow fire fighters organized the Carlos Negron Memorial Run, to preserve his memory. The inaugural race was held on October 2, 1993. The race is generously supported by the corporate community in the New Jersey area. All proceeds of the race are donated to the St. Barnabas Burn Foundation, Livingston, NJ. The Burn Center at St. Barnabas is the premier burn care facility in New Jersey. This race is dedicated to the support of quality burn care, the promotion of fire safety and preserving the memory of one of Jersey City’s bravest, Carlos Negron!