The 20th Motorcycle Toy Run is Sunday, Oct. 6, with registration to begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Southern Regional High School parking lot on Route 9 and departure at 12:30. It’s a joyfully noisy annual scenic journey that blends the best of charity, camaraderie, nature, thrill and tranquility on the open road; a can’t-miss opportunity to convene with other motorcyclists for the noble cause of helping less fortunate families to have a merrier Christmas.

Hundreds of riders, escorted by police officers from Ocean, Atlantic and Monmouth counties, will wend their way along…