For the past two years, the same two runners have been at the front of the pack during the annual Dog Day Road Race in Harvey Cedars. Perhaps it’s somebody else’s turn to break the tape first.

Slated for Sunday, Aug. 18, the tradition barks on with the 45th edition of the High Point Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual 5-mile race through the borough, won by Eric Reitinger – Max Manganiello finished second after winning in 2022 – in just over 26 minutes last summer.