Come Run With Us!
The Ridgewood Run ® will celebrate it’s 48th running in 2025!
Join us in 2025 for this Memorial Day tradition.
Race Date: Monday May 26, 2025
*All Individual Awards, Prize Money and Pint Glasses will be shipped to participants*
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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 every 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
This year’s event will be held on May 26th, 2025, celebrating its 48th year.
Four distinct events provide the center of activity in a festive, open-park atmosphere, including a 10K, 5K, a 1 Mile Run and the Ridgewood YMCA Kids Fun Run. All course are USATF certified.
Exciting things are planned for 2025 !
- The 10K has been awarded Grand Prix Open Men’s and Women’s Championship status by the USATF-NJ.
- We are offering coached in-person and remote training Programs by our certified coaches
Ridgewood Run Training Programs sponsored by North Jersey Masters
The Ridgewood Run 5K Beginner Running Program ($120.00 fee includes race registration)
The Ridgewood Run 10K Beginner Training Program ($120.00 fee includes race registration)
The Ridgewood Run 10K Intermediate Training Program ($75.00 fee includes race registration)
- There are two new Team Participation Awards
RUNNING CLUB TEAM AWARD (5K) Trophy awarded to the Top 1 Running Club Team with the most participants.
BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION TEAM AWARD (5K) Trophy awarded to the Top 1 Team with the most participants.
- Stay connected with us for more announcements!
The success of The Ridgewood Run® enables North Jersey Masters Running Club to donate generously to deserving organizations that align with our mission, including the Special Olympics of New Jersey, College Club, Girls on the Run, Health Barn Foundation, Ridgewood Education Foundation, Ridgewood Parks and Recreation, Ridgewood YMCA, Social Service Association, Sommerville Road Runners, Transy Track Club, and West Bergen Mental Health Care.
The Ridgewood Run® supports inclusivity and opportunity for individuals to safely participate.
We are looking forward to running with you!
5k/10k/MILE COURSES ARE USATF CERTIFIED
The Ridgewood Run® 10K
2025 USATFNJ Open Mens and Womens Championship
The Ridgewood Run® 5K
The Ridgewood Run® MILE EVENTS
The Ridgewood Run® Elite Men’s and Women’s Mile
(Competitive timed event for pre-qualified elite athletes)
The Ridgewood Run® COMMUNITY MILE
(Non-Elite timed event for running enthusiasts)
Ridgewood YMCA FUN RUN/HEALTH WALK MILE
