“Belmar’s Five Mile Run is a great Jersey Shore tradition that is good for your health and is an event that is fun for the entire family,” said Larry Altman, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications for Horizon BCBSNJ.  “Our sponsorship will help support the Goodwill Hose Fire Company and we are proud to be associated with such a fantastic event.”
 
About the Belmar 5 Mile Run:
The Belmar Five Mile Run is the third event of the Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix, a series of five races that offers cash prizes to overall winners in several categories.

The festivities will start on Friday, July 10, with Kids’ Races and Fitness Walks.  There will also be a movie and a fireworks display.  The event will conclude on Saturday, July 11, with the running of one of NJ’s premier road races – The Belmar Five Mile Run.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Goodwill Hose Fire Company. 

For additional information about the Belmar Five Mile Run, call 732-571-2162, email belmarfive@yahoo.com or visit the following web sites:

Belmar Five Mile Run:   www.Belmar5.com
Jersey Shore Running Club  www.jsrc.org
Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix  www.jsgrandprix.com

About Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is the oldest and largest health insurer in the state serving over 3.6 million members. Horizon BCBSNJ is New Jersey's only not-for-profit, health services corporation and is headquartered in Newark with offices in Wall, Mt. Laurel, and West Trenton.

Horizon BCBSNJ provides a broad array of health and dental insurance products and services for individuals and small and large companies, including national companies headquartered in New Jersey.  Horizon BCBSNJ is committed to improving the health care experience for all the communities we serve as well as helping our members become and stay healthy.

Horizon BCBSNJ’s Web site is located at www.HorizonBlue.com. Horizon BCBSNJ is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.