New Jersey · Sunday, February 15, 2026
The NJ Run Club Meet-up is a 3 miles and running event held on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Our very first club meet-up! I hope to see some of you there.
Traversing beautiful viewpoints along the Hudson River from New Jersey to New York and back again the Interstate 17 Trail Run delivers amazing scenery as it tests your physical prowess.
You will run four times on a four mile loop of rugged technical trails after a mile out and back on a closed road to separate the field of runners for safety. You will complete three counterclockwise loops followed by a final loop clockwise. You must check in at the beginning/end of each loop to have your time card punched.
Founded in 2017. This is NOT your average trail race. This trail is meant to test your strength and endurance. Seventeen miles with over 5000 ft. of elevation change, if you're not extremely careful there are many places where you can fall to your death or serious injury. No awards or medals. Race at your own risk.
Course Description
Mile 0-1: from the start/finish out and back on road
Mile 1-2: heading south along a semi technical rock strewn dirt trail which leads to a steep long descent on rocky uneven jagged stairs and switchbacks. Once you reach the bottom you'll head north on smooth dirt trail along the river with beautiful views
Mile 2-3: a boulder filled rock scramble where you'll need to use your hands to navigate at certain points ends with a singletrack dirt trail with short yet steep ascents and descents along the river
Mile 3-4: singletrack dirt path takes you directly back into another rock scramble, however this portion is much more runnable, ending directly on the shore of the river
Mile 4-5: as you continue along the rocky shore trail you'll encounter the beautiful waterfall signaling your time to ascend the cliff using various switchbacks and staircases. Once you reach the top it's a short trip south through wide cross country skiing trails back to the checkpoint/aid station at the start/finish area
Miles 5-9 & 9-13 repeat miles 1-5. Last loop miles 13-17 you'll reverse your path.
Aid Station
Mile 1, 5, 9, & 13 Fully stocked with water, sports drink, soda, candies, oranges, chips, pretzels and more! Feel free to leave your own personal supply stash, it will be safe and easy to access each loop.
*Due to distance between aid we highly recommend carrying your own hydration supply (handhelds may be cumbersome at times you may require both hands free)
Email with complete information will be sent a week prior to event date to all registered runners, plz check your junk folder or send us a message if you can’t locate it.
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For the year 2026, we will be doing the Paterson Great Falls 5k Race Run/walk the distance on the official Paterson Great Falls 5k course. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #patersongreatfalls5k.
Paterson Great Falls 5k is a 3.1 mile race is for both the serious athlete looking for a PR or an individual looking for a fun experience with family and friends on Labor Day. This race will take you through the historic sites of Paterson. The race will start alongside the Paterson Great Falls, run alongside the Lou Costello statue, run past the Paterson Museum, run past Hinchliffe Stadium, pass Veteran's Park, run in Pennington Park and back to the Paterson Great Falls towards the finish line.
Same Day registration and packet pick up starts at 7am at the Paterson Museum. Race starts at 8:30am
Flat and Fast Half Marathon in Bergen County NJ.
The Racefaster Half Marathon will kick off at 8am on September 13th in Paramus, NJ. Runners will enjoy a flat, fast, and scenic course on this 13.1 mile race. All finishers will receive a finishers medal, official chip time and race shirt.
The 47th Terri Roemer Paramus Run will kick off at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Paramus, New Jersey. As we did last year, the Run will partner with the Valley Hospital Auxiliary!
Funds raised from the event will benefit the Paramus Scholarship Fund and Valley Home Care's Butterflies, a specialized program for seriously ill children.
Sponsorship opportunities available! By becoming a sponsor, you will have a substantial presence, demonstrating that you are fully involved in your community.
Location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Paramus, Paramus Park Shopping Center
GPS Address: 601 From Road, Paramus, NJ. See map/directions below.
Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
7:30 am - Packet Pick-up Begins
9:00 am - Marty Roemer Memorial 10K Run
10:05 am - 10K Awards
11:00 am - Lou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante and Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk
12:15 pm - One Mile Fun Run for Kids (age 13 and Under)
12:30 pm - 5K Awards, Post-Race Party, and Raffle Drawings (you must be present to win!)
Entry Fees
10K, 5K, or Walk $35 ($32 USATF).
$50 if participating in both the 5K and 10K.
Fun Run $15
Prices go up on September 1st, and again on Race Day.
Registration
On-site on Race Day, or click here to register now.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up
TBD!
Courses
USA Track and Field sanctioned and certified. Clocks at each mile. Both the 5K and 10K courses pass through scenic, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The start and finish lines for both races are at Fairfield Inn & Suites at the Paramus Park Shopping Center. Water stations, excellent traffic control, and first-aid coverage throughout the course. USATF-NJ Paul Miller Auto Group Grand Prix Event. See course maps at paramusrun.com.
Scoring
Chrono Track B-Tag Scoring. Compuscore, compuscore.com
Awards
1, 2, 3 Overall and Age Groups, Male and Female
1, 2, 3 Paramus Resident, Male and Female
Age Groups
5-year Increments: 14 & under to 85 & over
Amenities
Long-Sleeve T-shirt (first 1000 entries).
Post-race DJ, drinks and snacks.
Post Race Raffle.
More Information
paramusrun.com, (201) 265-9321
Race Day Cell
(973) 305-8326
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