THE 48TH ANNUAL
THE RIDGEWOOD RUN®

May 26, 2025

8:00 AM 10K Start
10:00 AM 5K Start
11:15 AM 1 Mile Start
12:00 PM Fun Run Start
Rain or Shine

Veterans Memorial Field
156-158 Northern Parkway
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

* No (unauthorized) bikes, rollerblades, strollers, skateboards, or dogs will be allowed on any part of the active race course during the event. This is for everyone's safety!  *


The Ridgewood Run® , a spirited day of multiple outdoor running events promoting health, wellness, family and community, is the perfect way to kick off summer. It is produced by the North Jersey Masters Running Club, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and since 1976, has taken place annually on Memorial Day in the Village of Ridgewood.

In addition to drawing local and county residents, the race attracts thousands of participants, volunteers and spectators from across New Jersey, the tri-state area and beyond. 

The races include a 5K, 10K, a 1 Mile Run and the Ridgewood YMCA Kids Fun Run. The Ridgewood Run® supports inclusivity and opportunity for individuals to safely participate. Please contact [email protected] for inquiries about accessibility.

Run one or run all of them!

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VOLUNTEER OPTIONS

Volunteers may register for multiple events, roles and shifts providing the times do not conflict! Make a selection below, fill out your personal info then click on 'Add Another Shift'.

Volunteers will receive a performance fabric tee shirt as a thank you for supporting the race!

  • 18+
    Details
    Register new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

    Location
    Road Runner Sports, 65 Route 4, Paramus, NJ

    Hours:
    4pm-7pm

  • 18+
    Details:
    Register new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

    Location:
    Road Runner Sports, 65 Route 4, Paramus, NJ

    Hours:
    10am-1pm

  • 18+
    Details:
    Register new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

    Location:
    Road Runner Sports, 65 Route 4, Paramus, NJ

    Hours:
    1pm-4pm

  • Details:
    Set up the course, cones, clock set up and water tables.

    Location:
    Veterans Field off Linwood Ave.

    Hours:
    5:30am-8am

  • Details:
    Coordinate with Event Manager, timing company and announcer to safely lead out the front runners for each event to direct them in navigating the racecourse.

    Check In:
    6:30am

    Hours:
    7:00am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    Manage the crowds as they cross the finish line. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    7am

    Hours:
    7:30am-10:00am

  • Details:
    Manage the crowds as they cross the finish line. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    9:30am

    Hours:
    10am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS (A or B* level) to escort 10K wheelchair race participants. Contact [email protected] for details if you are new to this post.

    Check In:
    6:30am

    Mandatory Meeting (to review instructions/safety):
    7:15am (review instructions/safety)

    Meeting Location:
    Linwood Ave. Bridge

    Hours:
    7:15am-9:00am

  • Details:
    Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

    Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader.

    Check In:
    6:30am

    Mandatory Meeting (to review instructions/safety):
    7:30am 

    Meeting Location:
    Baseball cage nearest to Linwood Avenue on Veterans Field.

    Hours:
    7:30am-9:30am

  • Details:
    Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

    Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader.

    Check In:
    9:00am

    Mandatory Meeting (to review instructions/safety):
    9:30am

    Meeting Location:
    Baseball cage nearest to Linwood Avenue on Veterans Field.

    Hours:
    9:00am-11:00am

  • Details:
    Direct runners on the course, pointing out to them the direction of turns and warning them of any obstacles or hazards. Report any safety concerns to the course manager and/or nearby law enforcement. Cheer loudly and encourage runners as they pass by.

    Course marshals must be age 16 or over unless accompanied by a parent or under the supervision of an adult group leader.

    Check In:
    10:30am

    Mandatory Meeting (to review instructions/safety):
    10:45am 

    Meeting Location:
    Baseball cage nearest to Linwood Avenue on Veterans Field.

    Hours:
    10:30am-12:30pm

  • Supported by: Ridgewood Education Foundation

    Details:
    Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Check In:
    7:00am by a group representative.

    Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Hours:
    7:30am-11:00am

  • Supported by: College Club Northern NJ

    Details:
    Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Check In:
    7:00am by a group representative.

    Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Hours:
    7:30am-11:00am

  • Supported by: Ridgewood Parks and Rec

    Details:
    Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Check In:
    7:00am by a group representative.

    Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Hours:
    7:30am-9:30am

  • Supported by: IHA Girls Track Team . All other volunteers welcome!

    Details:
    Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Check In:
    10:30am by a group representative.

    Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Hours:
    11:00am-12:30pm

  • Supported by:  Ridgewood HS Girls Track Team
    Details:

    Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Check In:
    7:00am by a group representative.

    Tasks: Hand out cups of water to active runners on the course. Tables, cups, hoses, gloves, and garbage cans/bags will be provided. You will get wet!

    Hours:
    7:30am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    Heavy lifting required (load and unload trucks, move tables, set up tents and water tables, hang signs, lift boxes, and perform other field functions).

    Check In:
    5:30am

    Location:
    Veterans Field, Linwood Ave.

    Hours:
    5:30am-7:30am

  • Details:
    Arrive volunteer tent at 6am. Check in volunteers and distribute volunteer T-shirts.

    Check In:
    6:00am

    Location:
    Veterans Field, Linwood Ave.

    Hours:
    6:00am-10:30am

  • Details:
    Use your vehicle to pick up volunteer & runner refreshments at designated locations in the local area within 1-2 mi radius.  Light lifting. Contact [email protected] for pick up
    locations.

    Hours:
    6:00am-7:30am

  • Details:
    Keep Veterans field clear of debris, trash and ensure waste is properly recycled. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    8:15am

    Hours:
    8:30am-10:00am

  • Details:
    Keep Veterans field clear of debris, trash and ensure waste is properly recycled. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    10:15am

    Hours:
    10:30am-12:30pm

  • Details
    Check in at volunteer tent. Register new runners & distribute race bibs to pre-registered runners.

    Check In:
    6:15am

    Hours:
    6:30am-11:00am

  • Details:
    Distribute T-shirts to registered participants.

    Check In:
    6:15am

    Hours:
    6:30am - 11:00am

  • Details:
    Check in at 6:15am. Fun assignment registering children for a casual , family oriented non-scored one-mile running event. Must love kids!

    Check In:
    6:15am

    Hours:
    6:30am-10:00am

  • Details:
    Check in at 9:45am. Fun assignment registering children for a casual , family oriented non-scored one mile running event. Must love kids!

    Check In:
    9:45am

    Hours:
    10:00am-12:00pm

  • Details:
    Say cheese! Help race finishers take photos against a backdrop to capture smiles of victory and create lasting memories. Fun props will be available for the runners to create their perfect race day memory. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    6:30am

    Hours:
    7:00am-9:30am

  • Details:
    Say cheese! Help race finishers take photos against a backdrop to capture smiles of victory and create lasting memories. Fun props will be available for the runners to create their perfect race day memory. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    9:15am

    Hours:
    9:30am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    Greet sponsors & assist with their set up. Relationship building & catering to their needs throughout the day. Ensure that all attending sponsors receive a race tee shirt as a thank you.

    Check In:
    6:15am

    Hours:
    6:30am - 12:30pm

  • Details:
    Solicit new club members.

    Check In:
    7:00am

    Hours:
    7:30am-10:00am

  • Details
    Solicit new club members.

    Check In: 
    9:30am.

    Hours:
    10:00am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    Set up table with awards display. Distribute awards to top finishers in all events
    (* Reserved for 2 NJM Volunteers)

    Check In:
    7:00am 

    Hours:
    7:30-12:00pm

  • Details:
    Help to set up and manage the beer garden operations. Check ID’s, pour beer, keep the area safe and clean. Clean up post event in compliance with village requirements. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:  
    7:30am

    Hours:
    8:00am - 10am

  • Details:
    Help to set up manage the beer garden operations. Check ID’s, pour beer, keep the area safe and clean. Clean up post event in compliance with village requirements. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:  
    9:30am

    Hours:
    10:00am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    Food and beverage set up for finishers. Replenish snacks, fluids and keep the lines moving . Clean up post event in compliance with village requirements. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:  
    7:00am

    Hours:
    7:30am - 10am

  • Details:
    Food and beverage set up for finishers. Replenish snacks, fluids and keep the lines moving . Clean up post event in compliance with village requirements. Sign up for one or multiple shifts.

    Check In:
    9:30am

    Hours:
    10am - 12:30pm

  • Details
    Solicit prize donations for a volunteer raffle and manage the raffle on race day. Work with the caterer to set up the lunch buffet. Assist in packaging /donating any leftovers.

    Hours:
    12:00pm-1:30pm

  • Details:
    Fold chairs and tables, collect trash and bring to the dumpsters. Final check of field to ensure all race supplies ( excepting tents/chairs) have been removed. Some heavy lifting required.

    Hours:
    1:30pm - 2:00pm

  • Details:
    Experienced in social media marketing. Promote The Ridgewood Run® on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter to build brand awareness on social channels. Skilled in writing and posting creative content pre-event and in real time. Help to increase traffic to The Ridgewood Run® website.

    Hours:
    7:30am-12:30pm



READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless The Ridgewood Run®, Veterans Memorial Field, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.

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