Move for Ji Stroke Awareness 5K

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.

Miles are better run together! Gather your team of up to 8 runners (friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc.) for a 26.2-mile relay challenge at the fastest track in the world. Refreshments, prizes, and a vibrant atmosphere with music and energy are guaranteed. Your race registration supports Armory College Prep and The Armory Foundation’s youth and athletic programs.

Early registration for 2026 event sponsors is now open! Contact owen@armorytrack.org to learn more about increasing your firm’s impact by becoming a sponsor.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Team Relay Marathon! With your support, this event gets bigger and better each year!

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

YCFL Color Run for Environmental Sustainability is co-hosted by the Youth Council of Fort Lee, Borough of Fort Lee, LG Electronics USA, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, and Peter Magnone Foundation.

The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 10:00 AM sharp followed by the 5K Run at 10:45 AM.

Packet Distribution will be held on April 24th, Friday, between 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM - the location will be announced later. Event-day packet pickup will also be available onsite beginning at 9:00 AM.

The award ceremony for the 5K race only will begin at 11:45 AM. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male/female runners will be given awards. Age categories will be grouped by every ten years after ages 0-9.

Event t-shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by April 24th. The 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk entry fee will be $25, and 5K Run entry fee will be $30 on the day of the race. Cash and credit cards are accepted.