NJ Run Club Meet-up

Come out and support Spectrum for Living at our Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash, benefiting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! This exciting 5K event will take place at Overpeck Park (Ridgefield Park Area III), featuring a USATF Certified Course. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the race starting at 10:00 AM. Awards and lunch will follow around 11:00 AM.

The race kicks off near the amphitheater, where parking is available. If you’re coming from Challenger Road, the amphitheater and great lawn will be on your right.

Everyone is welcome to run, walk, or roll through the park with or without your dog. Just make sure your dog is leashed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and well-behaved with people and other dogs.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but day-of registration will also be available.

Sign up by April 2nd to guarantee your event t-shirt!

Take advantage of our Early-Bird Rate: $35 through April 2nd, 12:00 PM.

Day-of registration: $40, starting at 8:30 AM.

All Spectrum for Living Clients are free! Residential clients will be signed up through their Group Home. Community clients should contact Elizabeth Boyajian directly (eboyajian@spectrumforliving.org) to sign up.

44th Annual River Edge Run

Saturday, April 25, 2026

5K Health Walk & Fun Run

CHECK IN & REGISTRATION: 8am-9:45am

START & FINISH

CHERRY HILL SCHOOL at 410 BOGERT RD. RIVER EDGE, NJ

5K RACE INFORMATION

• Open to all runners, novices, joggers - No Strollers

• Male and Female awards by 5-year age groups

• Runs through scenic tree lined route

• Water stations and timing clocks at one mile and two miles

• Bag check available day of event

• SANCTIONED & CERTIFIED BY USA TRACK & FIELD - GRAND PRIX EVENT 500PTS

• RACE TIMING & RESULTS BY BEST RACING SYSTEMS

• RUN PROCEEDS BENEFIT RIVER EDGE PARKS

5K HEALTHWALK INFORMATION

• Open to all ages

• Strollers allowed

• Water stations and timing clocks at one mile and two mile

• Bag check available day of event

• Sponsored by River Edge Municipal Alliance

FUN RUN INFORMATION

• One mile

• Open to all ages

• T-shirts guaranteed to those who register before 03/21/26

• Sponsored by River Edge School District

• Historical Costume Contest - Sponsored by 250 Committee (Optional)

T-SHIRT & NUMBER PICK-UP

Pre-Event Date & Time:

Wednesday, April 22 from 2:30-3:30pm at Cherry Hill School, 410 Bogert Road, River Edge

Thursday, April 23 from 2:30-3:30pm at Roosvelt School, 711 Summitt Ave, River Edge

Friday, April 24 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Cherry Hill School, 410 Bogert Road, River Edge

Distribution will also start at 8am on Race Day*

Race Day registrants will receive t-shirts as supplies last if not registered before 3/21/2026

Whether you’re a competitive or recreational runner, a seasoned or novice walker, or just looking to meet up, have fun, and do good, the annual BLOOMIN’ 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is for you! St. Peter’s Haven, a nonsectarian nonprofit and Clifton’s only food pantry and homeless family shelter will host BLOOMIN’ at 8:30 AM on April 26, 2026 with help from our “Run-To” partner, the Clifton Road Runners Club. http://www.cliftonroadrunners.com/

While the City of Clifton works on long-term solutions through a community-wide task force, proceeds from BLOOMIN’ will help St. Peter’s Haven to address more immediate needs, providing families and individuals in need with food and a pathway to greater independence and safe, stable housing. BLOOMIN’ will feature a USATF-NJ sanctioned/certified course with Grand Prix status, a dog and stroller friendly walk, music, food, and fun activities for kids.

It's a fast 5K course with a downhill finish. Cash prizes for overall best. Beat the fastest time of 14:57.3 (Men) or 19:42.5 (Women) for additional cash prize. The 1 Mile Walk is a comfortable 3 times around Main Memorial Pond. The Marketplace will have a DJ, Carb Station, Flower Station, Kids Activity Station and more.

Registration

Race day registration and packet pickup will open at 7:00am. Race day registration fee (5K and 1 Mile Walk): $45, Age 10 and under no charge to run/walk. There are no refunds for this race of any kind and the last date for deferrals was April 9. Packets can also be picked up at St. Peter's Haven at 380 Clifton Avenue in Clifton on Friday April 25th from 8 AM to 5PM and on Saturday, April 26th from 8 AM to 12 PM.

Those that register on race day are not guaranteed shirts.

The race will go on rain or shine.

Register early and save: Early Registration - $35 (till March 15); Registration - $40 (till April 24); Race Day Registration - $45. Invite family, friends, and co-workers to join the movement to end hunger and homelessness in Clifton! On-line registration ends on April 25. Credit cards are accepted on race day.

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.