Photo Credit: Ziggy Putins

EVENT INFO

THE 48TH ANNUAL
THE RIDGEWOOD RUN®

May 26, 2025

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

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


Photo Credit: Ziggy Putins

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. All races are disability inclusive.

Run one or run all of them!

VOLUNTEER INFO

  • Details
    Sign up new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

    Location
    Fleet Feet, 258 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

  • Details
    Sign up new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

    Location
    Fleet Feet, 258 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

  • Details
    Working hours 12:00-3:00pm. Sign up new runners / distribute bibs and T-shirts to pre-registered participants.

    Location
    YMCA, Ridgewood NJ

  • Details
    Work with Nick P. to set up the course on Sunday morning. Involves laying out the cones, clock set up and water tables.

  • Details
    Check in no later than 6:30am. Help to set up the finish line banners pre-race and manage the crowds as they cross the finish line post race. Shifts available through noon.

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


    Location
    Check in no later than 7:00am. Attend mandatory group meeting at 7:55am to review instructions and safety. Wheelchair 10K event starts at 8:15am.

  • 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. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

    Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)


    Location
    Check in at the Volunteer Tent no later than 7:00am to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment.. Attend mandatory group meeting at 7:45 am to review instructions and safety. 10K event starts at 8:20am.

  • 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. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

    Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)


    Location
    Check in no later than 9:15am at the Volunteer Tent to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment. Attend mandatory group meeting at 9:45am to review instructions and safety. 5K event starts at 10:15am.

  • 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. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

    Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)

    Location
    Check in at the Volunteer Tent no later than 10:30am to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment. Attend mandatory group meeting at 10:45am to review instructions and safety. Mile event starts at 11:15am.

  • 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. Partially supported by RHS Boys Track Team.

    Volunteers may assume multiple roles (ie an individual may volunteer for one, two, three or four events)


    Location
    Check in at the Volunteer Tent no later than 10:30am to receive your course marshal packet and post assignment. Attend mandatory group meeting at 10:45am to review instructions and safety..Fun run event starts at 12:00pm. NOTE: Some marshals may be assigned to a water station post depending upon need.

  • Details
    Supported by Ridgewood Education Foundation
    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!

  • Details
    Supported by College Club
    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!

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

  • Details
    Supported by IHA Girls Track Team
    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!

  • Details
    Supported by Ridgewood HS Girls Track Team.
    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!

  • 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).

  • Details
    Report to the volunteer tent no later than 6:00am. Check in volunteers and distribute volunteer T-shirts.

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

  • Details
    Register participants and distribute bibs to pre registered runners. MUST OWN A SMART PHONE AS REGISTRATION IS MANAGED THROUGH WEB APP.

  • Details
    Check in no later than 6:30am. Register new runners and issue bibs on race day.

  • Details
    Distribute T-shirts to registered participants.

  • Details
    Check in no later than 15 minutes before your shift. Fun assignment registering children for a casual , family oriented non-scored one-mile running event. Must love kids!

    Location
    Veteran's Field, Ridgewood NJ

  • Details
    Check in no later than 7:00am. 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.

  • Details
    Solicit new club members. RACE DIRECTOR ALSO PROVIDES A DEDICATED PERSON TO THIS TASK.

  • Details
    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 7:30am. Set-up food and beverages and keep it coming all morning long. Replenish snacks, keep the lines moving, and clean up post event.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

5K & 10K AWARDS
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+

Top 1 Non-Binary

DUPLICATES ALLOWED
Breaking Age Group Record: $50
Breaking Course Record: $500*
Masters prizes are not age-graded

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

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.

NON FAMILY 5K TEAM AWARD (5K)
Awarded to the top 3 families with the most participants.

AWARDS / 1 MILE

ONE MILE AWARDS
Top 2 M/F Overall and Top 2 M/F Overall Masters
1st Place: $250 - 2nd Place: $100

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+

Top 1 Non-Binary

NO DUPLICATES
Breaking Course Record: $500*
Masters prizes are not age-graded

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.

BENEFICIARY

Race proceeds benefit:

  • Special Olympics NJ  
  • College Club  
  • Girls on the Run  
  • Health Barn Foundation  
  • Ridgewood Education Foundation  
  • Ridgewood Parks and Recreation  
  • RIDGEWOOD YMCA  
  • Social Service Association   
  • Somerville Road Runners   
  • Transy East Track Club  
  • West Bergen Mental Healthcare 

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

[email protected]

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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