Competitive and casual runners are welcome to take part in the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co.’s “Stop, Drop and Run” eventon Saturday, Aug. 31, beginning and ending at the municipal dock. The action starts with a 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. followed by 5K and 10K runs, both beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The fee for the fun run is $10, while the 5K and 10K participants pay $25 and $40, respectively.