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Ridgewood Reservoir 3.5 Mile Run/Walk

October 18, 2026
Check-in: 8:00–8:45 AM
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

The Ridgewood Reservoir
58-2 Vermont Place
Glendale, NY 11385

Course Update: The revised route is approximately 3.5 miles.
About 0.4 miles longer than a standard 5K. The start and finish are at the same location.

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

NYC H2O’s mission is to inspire and educate New Yorkers of all ages to learn about, enjoy, and protect the city’s local water ecology. This 3.5 Mile Run/Walk brings our community together to explore Ridgewood Reservoir, appreciate its history, and support NYC H2O’s environmental education and stewardship programs.

Run Sustainably: Our hydration station will feature reusable Cup Zero cups to help reduce single-use waste. Look out for the special Cup Zero collection bins after you hydrate!

Race for a cause: Connect with the NYC H2O community and compete for special race-day prizes from Patagonia.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary based on additional options such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
SEPT. 27
RACE DAY
3.5 MILE RUN/WALK
$28.63*
$38.98*
$49.33*

*Includes processing fee

NYC H2O Members $25

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.
    RACE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO A 3.5 Mile RUN/WALK.

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk.

PARTICIPANT INFO

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PURCHASE A T-SHIRT

  • T-Shirt

Volunteer With NYC H2O

Want to get involved before race day? Explore NYC H2O’s upcoming volunteer opportunities. Participants who complete an eligible volunteer event before the 5K will receive a complimentary race shirt. Signing up for the 5K does not automatically register you for a volunteer event.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Suggested Amounts

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM

Form a Team with friends or family! This is optional and may not have any affiliated awards.

TEAM ROSTER

READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

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 Ridgewood Reservoir 3.5 Mile Run/Walk, 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.
$45.00
$4.33
$49.33

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Location Information

  • The Ridgewood Reservoir
  • 58-02 Vermont Pl, Glendale, NY, 11385 US
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Ridgewood Reservoir 3.5 Mile Run/Walk

October 18, 2026
Check-in: 8:00–8:45 AM
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

The Ridgewood Reservoir
58-2 Vermont Place
Glendale, NY 11385

Course Update: The revised route is approximately 3.5 miles.
About 0.4 miles longer than a standard 5K. The start and finish are at the same location.

AMENITIES

  • LIVE / text / email results
  • FREE finish line photos
  • Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance
  • Hydration Station
  • Informal bag check will be available at registration. Participants can collect their belongings from the same location after the race. NYC H2O is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged belongings

AWARDS

Thanks to the generous support of Patagonia, the Top 3 overall Male and Female finishers will each receive a placement medal and the following prize packages:

  • 1st Place: Terravia Mini Hip Pack, Synch Gloves, and Micro D Gaiter
  • 2nd Place: Terravia Mini Hip Pack and Winter Duckbill Cap
  • 3rd Place: Terravia Mini Hip Pack

BIB PICKUP

Check-in and bib pickup will be open from 8:00–8:45 AM. Please arrive early to collect your bib and find your starting group. Check-in closes at 8:45 AM, and the race starts at 9:00 AM sharp.

Have your bib number ready for pickup. You can find it using the Bib Lookup link.

COURSE

Participants will complete three full loops around historic Ridgewood Reservoir for a total distance of approximately 3.5 miles, starting and finishing at the same location.

View the race-day course map here.

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

  • LIVE online / email text results and FREE video and same-day finish line pics
  • Find miscellaneous photos on Facebook @elitefeats 



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