The Ridgewood Run®
49TH ANNUAL

Monday, May 25, 2026 l Rain or Shine

2026 Long Distance Running Masters Men Championship


Start Times:

10K: 
7:55AM
5K: 
10:05AM
Memorial Mile: 
11:15AM
Wheelchairs: 
7:51AM
Wheelchairs: 
9:58AM
Fun Run:
11:45AM


Location:

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


Experience The Ridgewood Run®, a high-energy celebration of running, community, and fun set in the charming, tree-lined Village of Ridgewood. This beloved annual event brings together competitive and recreational runners, families, and spectators from across the region for an unforgettable day of running and community connection.

Choose your challenge with a 10K, 5K, The Ridgewood Run Memorial Mile, or Kids’ Fun Run there’s something for every age, pace, and goal.

Participants enjoy a fast, flat, USATF-certified course, premium race swag, personalized bibs, and a festive finish-line celebration featuring a lively beer garden and kids’ activities.

Founded in 1976 by Ridgewood residents Fred D’Elia and his wife, Toshi  a world-class, record-breaking pioneer in women’s running  the race is proudly produced by North Jersey Masters Running Club, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting running and fitness for all.

Push rim wheelchair athletes are encouraged to participate. Please contact the race organizers with any accommodation questions.

REGISTER NOW for one of New Jersey’s most cherished running traditions!

Performance T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 2000 registrants!


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TRAIN FOR THE RIDGEWOOD RUN ® WITH NORTH JERSEY MASTERS
The Ridgewood Run 5K Beginner Training Program  ($125.00 fee includes race registration)

   The Ridgewood Run 10K Training Program  ($125.00 fee includes race registration)

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REGISTER HERE TO JOIN NORTH JERSEY MASTERS RUNNING CLUB


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

* No (unauthorized) bikes, rollerblades, strollers, skateboards, or dogs will be allowed on any part of the active 10K/5K/The Ridgewood Run® Memorial Mile race course during the event. This is for everyone's safety! *



Total may vary based on additional options such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
4/6
5/4
RACE 
DAY
10K
$50
$55
$60
$65
5K 
$45
$50
$55
$60
THE RIDGEWOOD RUN® MEMORIAL MILE
$29
$34
$39
$45
FUN RUN
$24
$24
$24
$24

*TOTAL REGISTRATION COST INCLUDES PROCESSING FEE

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.
    Family and non-family team registration options available.

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.

  • UNTIMED
    Ages 12 & under
    Includes finisher medals
    Strollers welcome - NO dogs.
    Parents accompanying their child(children) on the Fun Run do not need to register for the race.

  • UNTIMED
    Ages 12 & under
    Includes finisher medals
    Strollers welcome - NO dogs.
    Parents accompanying their child(children) on the Fun Run do not need to register for the race.


REGISTER BELOW


PARTICIPANT INFO


THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

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   
  • Transy East Track Club  
  • West Bergen Mental Healthcare 
  • Children’s Aid and Family Services
Suggested Amounts

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

* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS YOU PURCHASE PROTECTION AS RECOMMENDED BELOW

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 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 or guardian, the parent or guardian 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/participant as well.

$60.00
$4.85

Family/Groups of 4 or more enjoy 10% off each registration! Click on Add Another Registrant to add more members of your family or group. 


Purchase ProtectionRECOMMENDED

Add Purchase Protection for a small fee and get a 100% refund of your registration purchase should you be prevented from attending due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. (Full Terms)

Why protect your registration purchase? Purchase Protection covers:

Severe Illness and Injury
COVID-19
Hospitalization
Death in Family
Transportation Failure
Crime and Home Emergency
Employment Obligations
Acts of Nature
Legal Obligations

Purchase Protection covers many common unforeseen circumstances, but exclusions apply. View full List of qualifying circumstances and exclusions.

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Not available for or applicable to events, attendees, or travel outside of the USA. Purchase Protection is a service offered by Purchase Protection LLC. Purchase Protection is not an insurance policy. It is a service that will refund you 100% of your event fees, taxes and dues should you be prevented by unforeseen circumstances from attending the event. Purchase Protection does not apply to, and will not reimburse, charitable donations. Purchase Protection fees will be charged as a separate transaction. Any changes made to your purchase will not change the amount covered in this agreement.

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$64.85


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