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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 assume multiple roles and multiple shifts providing times do not conflict (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)

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

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

  • 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:
    Manage the crowds as they cross the finish line post race.

    Check In:
    7am

    Hours:
    7:30am-10:00am

  • Details:
    Manage the crowds as they cross the finish line post race.

    Check In:
    9:30am

    Hours:
    10am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS (A or B* level) to ride alongside 10K wheelchair race participants. For more info, please contact [email protected].

    Check In:
    6:30am

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

    Meeting Location:
    Baseball Cage on Veterans Field nearest to Linwood Ave.

    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:
    9:30am (review instructions/safety)

    Meeting Location:
    Baseball Cage on Veterans Field nearest to Linwood Ave.

    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:
    10:45am (review instructions/safety)

    Meeting Location:
    Baseball Cage on Veterans Field nearest to Linwood Ave.

    Hours:
    10:30am-12:30pm

  • Details:
    Supported by Ridgewood Education Foundation

    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

  • Details:
    Supported by College Club

    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

  • Details:
    Supported by Parks and Rec ( House #448)

    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

  • Details:
    Partially supported by IHA Girls Track Team

    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

  • Details:
    Supported by Ridgewood HS Girls Track Team.

    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. Details will be provided race weekend.

    Hours:
    6:00am-7:30am

  • Details:
    Keep Veterans field clear of debris, trash and ensure waste is properly recycled.

    Check In:
    8:15am

    Hours:
    8:30am-10:00am

  • Details:
    Keep Veterans field clear of debris, trash and ensure waste is properly recycled.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Check In:
    6:15am

    Hours:
    6:30am - 12:30pm

  • Details:
    Solicit new club members.

    Check In:
    6:30am

    Hours:
    7:00am-9:30am

  • Details
    Solicit new club members.
    Check in a the volunteer tent at 6:30am.
    7:30am-12:30pm

  • Details
    * Reserved for 2 NJM Volunteers
    Check in no later than 7:00am - Set up table with awards display. Distribute awards to top finishers in all events.

  • Details
    Check in no later than 7am. Set-up food and beverages and keep it coming all morning long. Replenish snacks, keep the lines moving, and clean up post event.
    7:30am - 10am

  • Details
    Check in no later than 9:30am. Set-up food and beverages and keep it coming all morning long. Replenish snacks, keep the lines moving, and clean up post event.
    10am - 12:30pm

  • Details
    (for volunteers and their families): Plan and order catered lunch and set-up buffet immediately following all races (12:00pm-1:00pm). Solicit prize donations for Volunteer Raffle. Help to say thank-you to all the organizers of this terrific day.

  • 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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Location Information

  • Veterans Memorial Field
  • 156-158 Northern Parkway, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450 US
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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!  *

AMENITIES

  • T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 2000 registrants!
  • LIVE / Text / Email Results
  • FREE Finish Line Photos
  • Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance

AWARDS - 5K / 10K / 1 MILE

Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F Overall Masters
1st Place: $250* - 2nd Place: $100* - 3rd Place: $50*

Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 9 & Under 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84-85-89, 90-94, 95+

*NO DUPLICATES

*MASTERS PRIZES ARE NOT AGE-GRADED

Top 1 Non-Binary

Top 1 Push Rim Wheelchair (10K)

Breaking 1 Mile Course Record: $500
Breaking 10K / 5K Course Record: $500
Breaking 10K / 5K Age Group Record: $50

TOSHIKO D’ELIA AWARD (10K)
$500 to the first female masters Ridgewood resident in the 10K. Presented by the d’Elia-Diestel family.

*NEW* CLUB TEAM AWARD (5K)
Trophy awarded to the Top 1 Team with the most participants.

*NEW* BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION TEAM AWARD (5K)
Trophy awarded to the Top 1 Team with the most participants.

IMMEDIATE FAMILY 5K TEAM AWARD (5K)
Awarded to the top 3 families with the 3 fastest times scored for each team. At least 3 family members to participate. There are no age or location restrictions as long as all participants are from the same immediate family.

The AWARDS TENT is Located on Veterans Memorial Field.
Grab and Go! Be sure to claim your award to show all of your friends and family!

*For course records please visit this page.

BIB PICKUP

Early: Friday, May 23 - 4PM-7PM & Saturday, May 24 -10AM-4PM
Road Runner Sports 65 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652

Day of: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.

  • Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
  • You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area. 
  • If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup you will be texted your bib number within 90 seconds or click on Bib Lookup above.

COURSE - 5K / USATF Certified

 

COURSE - 10K / USATF Certified


COURSE - 1 Mile / USATF Certified

PARKING

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

  • LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
  • Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats 

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Virtual: Your bib will be shipped to you. Please be sure you provide your shipping address while registering. 

If you don't get your bib in the mail, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com, and we'll send a new one after confirming your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)



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VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upload your times & photos beginning MM/DD - MM/DDTRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
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Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
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