2026 Unified 5K - Montvale

Please join us for the 15th Anniversary Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, April 25, 2026

8:30 a.m.

Rain or shine!

REGISTRATION: $30

REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 17: $40

You can also register in-person on race day from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.

Timed race begins at 8:30 a.m. sharp.

Please allow time for parking and getting to the start line.

To Sponsor the event, please visit SaddleRiver5K.com.

The proceeds of this year's event will benefit cervical cancer research taking place at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI), an advanced research institution founded by Hackensack Meridian Health to rapidly translate innovations in biomedical science to improve human health. CDI's cervical cancer research program is dedicated to the development of new diagnostic technologies for early detection and improved treatment for women with cervical cancers.

For more information, please contact Amy Emenuga at amy.emenuga@hmhn.org.

Volunteers are needed! Please select the volunteer tab from the menu to register to be a volunteer. Volunteers will receive a letter of verification for service hours upon request. Hours are 7 a.m.-11 a.m.

Run with us and turn miles into meals for families who need it most! Every registration brings a healing meal to families and seniors in need! Sign up to ensure families and seniors in our community are nourished when they need it most.

Our race will be broken up into two divisions: Open and Elite. The elite category will consist of the top ten seed times for each male and female. ONLY the elites will be eligible to receive prizes (Top 3 males and females). The prize will be a Fleet Feet gift certificate, in amounts of $70, $40, and $20 for top 3 (M and F). We will inform you of your placement in the elite category within 24 hours of the race. The majority of entries will be racing in the Open category. The

The open category will be a fun, exciting run/walk for the community to enjoy.

Our race will be hand timed, meaning that you will receive your time at the finish line, there will also be a livestream on our Youtube channel which you can refer back to in case you would like to remind yourself of your time! The elite category will be given precise times at the finish.

We are very excited to bring back the Elephant Run for its second year! In our first year we had 255 participants and raised over $16,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Please join us again this year to help this amazing cause!

Our Story

My name is Fiona Curran and I am organizing the Elephant Run 5K for its second year in memory of my grandparents, Barbara and Neil Curran. I sadly lost both of them to cancer and this race is to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Dana-Farber provided excellent care to both my grandparents during their battles with cancer. With this fundraiser, I hope to advance cancer research and make a difference. ​If you are unable to participate in the event donations are very appreciated.

Why Jimmy Fund?​

Our Jimmy FundRaiser directly benefits the Jimmy Fund, which has raised millions of dollars through thousands of grassroots efforts to help save lives and give hope to patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. When you participate or make a gift, you’re directly supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission to defy cancer through a unique focus on cutting-edge research and compassionate patient cancer care. You are creating opportunities for Dana-Farber leaders to enhance programs and initiatives that serve pediatric and adult cancer patients and their families around the world.

Certified 5K on beautiful somewhat hilly local roads through Park Ridge, NJ. Open to all ages! There will be food, music, and more at the finish line!

18th Annual Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sunday, May 3, 2026

The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 18th Annual Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

This year’s race promises to be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Get ready for a race day filled with excitement, celebration, and community spirit.

Our race features a USATF-NJ certified 5K course winding through scenic Waldwick Borough Park, with a thrilling finish on the Waldwick High School track. Along the route, runners and walkers will be motivated by more than 50 inspirational signs, making every mile memorable.

As a proud Grand Prix event, this race attracts participants of all levels who love a fast, fun, and spirited competition. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying the atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Overall winners and top three age-category finishers will receive a 1776-themed commemorative medal, and participants will also receive special commemorative tech t-shirts. Tech shirts are guaranteed for those who register by midnight on April 24th. After that date, shirts will be available while supplies last, so early registration is encouraged.

In addition, the first 400 registered runners or walkers will receive a goody backpack bag filled with race-day essentials and exclusive surprises.

Join us at the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk for a 1776-themed Patriotic Costume Contest. Calling all running patriots to show off your best Revolutionary-era costume and compete for exciting prizes. Awards will be given to the top three most creative and patriotic outfits. This is your chance to dress up, stand out, and celebrate in true red, white, and blue style.

The Waldwick Chamber of Commerce 5K Run is more than just a race; it is a way to give back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to several outstanding local causes, including Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the Christopher Goodell Scholarship Fund, the Staff Sgt. Joseph D’Augustine Memorial Fund, the Sean Fisher Foundation, the Waldwick High School Scholarship Fund, and other community, veteran, and volunteer organizations.

We are honored to continue our partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, whose mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through impactful research, family support, and advocacy.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, participants, and volunteers, last year’s event raised $40,000, which was donated to more than 40 local organizations. A full list of recipients can be found on the official race website at https://thewaldwickchamberofcommerce.com/waldwick-5k-run/.

This race is dedicated to the memory of our fallen heroes: Marine SSgt. Joseph D’Augustine, Sgt. Christopher Goodell of the Waldwick Police Department, and Marine Gunnery Sgt. Mark Hopkins. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will always be honored through this event.

Don’t miss this unforgettable event. Register today on RunSignUp and be part of one of New Jersey’s most patriotic and spirited races. Let’s celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, honor our heroes, and give back to our community together.

For additional details, please visit the official race website at https://thewaldwickchamberofcommerce.com/waldwick-5k-run/. We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit.

The Ramsey Public Education Foundation invites you to join us as we return to our live and in-person annual Sprint For Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Ramsey Auto Group.

Cash prizes awarded to the overall top three runners. The top three runners in each age group will receive medals. The age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-12 years old, 13-18 years old, 19-29 years old, 30-39 years old, 40-49 years old, 50-59 years old, and 60 and over.

Sprint For Our Schools has become a tradition in Ramsey. Bright and early, rain or shine, on the second Saturday in May, hundreds of people gather at the Municipal Pool ready to run as a community. You can feel the excitement: The DJ is playing music. The energy level is high. Our sponsors are in attendance. This year, runners can run our USATF-sanctioned race either on our traditional 5K course or 1 mile Family Fun Run route. When you register for this race, you are helping support the education experience in Ramsey. In the past, this event has raised more than $25,000 for Ramsey schools!

PACKET PICKUP TIMES

Friday, May 8th 11:30-2pm OR 5:30-8pm at the Ramsey Pool – 75 E Oak St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (times are subject to be changed)

Saturday RACE Day May 9th beginning at 7am at the Registration table, outside the Ramsey Pool

Click Here To See Previous Sprint For Our Schools In Action

RPEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to enhance the quality of our children’s education by funding exceptional programs that would otherwise remain beyond the reach of the school budget. The foundation provides grants for technology, arts, and science programs in our five public schools. We are successful in these endeavors only through the combined efforts of families, friends, and businesses.