Are You Faster Than A Ridge Runner?

Now in our 28th year, we invite you to run or walk at Duke Island Park for our youth's future on April 18th, 2026.

We literally have something for everyone!

Our sanctioned 5K is for everyone from the competitive runner to the joyful walker. USATF-NJ members can earn 500 points in the 2025 Grand Prix competition. For those not up for the full 3.1 miles, register for our 2 Mile Walk. Busy that day? We've got a virtual event.

Keeping the kids sprints!

While a 5K brings excitement to the day, kids sprinting brings pure joy. Children aged 2 to 7 are grouped with those who are the same age and tasked with sprinting to the finish line. It's the real experience with bib and finisher medal. Registration is $10.

This event is as much about community as it is fundraising. If you are struggling to pay our registration fees, please email courtney-newman@comcast.net for financial assistance.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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JCC Dash & Splash 5K & Pool Party: In memory of Chairoj Raviwong

Raising money to support to the JCC Camp, Bridgewater TIDE Swim Team, & Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund as well as the JCC Special Needs programs.

Great for all ages. Perfect for seasoned runners, casual walkers, kids, adults, and everyone in between.

Please leave your furry friends at home this time!

Timed 5K Run/Walk for a cause, raising money for JCC Scholarships

5:30pm: 5K

6pm - 8:30pm: Pool Party

7pm: Medal & Prize Ceremony

Everyone who registers by 4/30 receives a FREE t-shirt.

DJ, Lawn & Pool Games, face paint, balloon animals, Tye Dye (bring your own white item), Snacks and more.

Food Trucks available for food purchases.

Advance registration is encouraged!

Run it. Walk it. Float it.

$40 - 5K

$50 - 5K-Day of registration

$20 - Pool Party Only

$25 - Pool Party Only-Day of registration

➡️ Kids 5 and under who want to participate in Run/Walk or Kids Dash $10.

➡️ Kids 5 and under free to join at Pool Party with Paying Family Members.

➡️ Kids 2 & under free.

Can't participate but still want to donate? Click the donate tab to support the JCC Sustainability Fund! The JCC Sustainability Fund provides support to the JCC Camp, Bridgewater TIDE Swim Team, & Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund as well as the JCC Special Needs programs.

Lace up your sneakers and soak up the vibes at the Golden Hour 5K, where fitness meets fun and the finish line leads straight to a party.

Choose your pace with a 3K walk or 5K run, perfect for seasoned runners, casual walkers, kids, adults, and everyone in between. Come for the movement, stay for the celebration.

When you cross the finish line, the real fun begins. Your registration includes an after-hours BBQ dinner and pool party, complete with:

• Open swim and playful pool games

• DJ spinning summer favorites

• Crafts and activities for kids

• A laid-back, golden-hour glow that feels like the start of summer

Advance registration is encouraged. Space is unlimited, but the fun is best enjoyed when you plan ahead.

Run it. Walk it. Float it!

JCC Member Fee: $40.00

Community Member Fee: $45.00

Can't participate but still want to donate? Click the donate tab to support the JCC Sustainability Fund! The JCC Sustainability Fund provides support to the JCC Camp & Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund as well as the JCC Special Needs programs.