Department of Public Safety To Host August 19th Director’s Run

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., cordially invites the community to join the upcoming Public Safety Run with the Director event at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at Newark Police 9th/Metro Precinct, located at 22 Franklin Street. Members of the community are cordially invited to participate alongside Police, Firefighters, members of the Office of Emergency Management, and the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery for this fun activity, aimed at maintaining our physical and mental well-being and strengthening our relationships.

Runners ages 18+ are welcome to join us by simply throwing on their activewear and sneakers for a 1.5-mile run, held at a different public safety location at 8 a.m. each Wednesday until Labor Day. Please arrive at each run by 7:45 a.m. for a pre-run stretch. Kindly consult with your doctor before joining the run if you have any medical concerns.

The following run, on August 26th, will be held at the Newark Firehouse Engine 18, located at 395 Avon Avenue.