16 events in Bergen County, New Jersey

Chesed 24/7 Walk/Run/Raise - a heart-pumping event that puts you in the fast lane, and helps stock the chesed rooms that feed the sick.

Chesed 24/7 was founded on the principle that the world is held together by acts of human kindness.

Chesed 24/7 provides extensive and innovative services to the sick, the elderly, the developmentally disabled, and any individual or family facing a life challenge.

Chesed 24/7’s philosophy is that no one should ever be without food, shelter, and emotional support – no one should ever feel alone. We remain firmly committed to providing assistance whenever and wherever we can – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

River Vale Shamrock 5K Run Charity Event

Presented by Run 4 The Love & Fitness with Friends in partnership with the Township of River Vale and The River Vale Police Department

Event Overview

Join us on Sunday, March 15 at the beautiful Mark Lane Sports Complex in River Vale, NJ for a fun, festive, and community-oriented 5K run/walk! This event supports the River Vale Police Association, bringing neighbors together for fitness, fun, and charity.

Event Details

Location: Mark Lane Sports Complex, River Vale, NJ

Race Day: March 15

Registration Opens: 7:00 AM

Race Begins: 8:00 AM

Course: A scenic 3.1-mile route through the charming streets of River Vale and back to the Sports Complex

Adult Registration: $25

Kids Registration: $15

Price Increase: Registration fees will go up on March 1

Participants: Runners, walkers, crawlers, dogs, and strollers are all welcome!

Register Today!

Secure your spot before prices increase on March 1! Registration is open now — adults $25, kids $15.

A Fun & Festive Community Experience

This isn’t just a race — it’s a celebration of community spirit in River Vale! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a brisk walk with your family and furry friend, the Shamrock 5K welcomes everyone. Expect cheerful volunteers, lively energy, and friendly faces along the way.

The route takes you along picturesque town streets that showcase the local charm and scenic views of River Vale. After crossing the finish line back at the Sports Complex, take time to relax, socialize, and enjoy post-race refreshments. Dogs and strollers aren’t just allowed — they’re encouraged! This family-friendly event is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities.

Benefiting a Great Cause

All proceeds from the event benefit the River Vale Police Association, helping support local officers and community initiatives. Your participation makes a meaningful difference while promoting health, fitness, and togetherness across town.

Spread the Word!

Tell your friends, family, and coworkers — the River Vale Shamrock 5K is the perfect way to kick off spring with a morning of fitness and community fun!

Welcome to the 1st Annual Noel O’Malley Memorial 5K & Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run!

Join us in the heart of Northvale for a community-driven event dedicated to honoring the memory of Noel O’Malley and supporting critical cancer research. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a weekend jogger, or bringing the family for a morning of movement, this race is designed for everyone.

About the Course: Our 5K route winds through the streets of Northvale on a relatively flat, fast, and runner-friendly road course. Perfect for setting a personal record or simply enjoying a relaxed run with friends and neighbors. USATF Certified course.

Fun for All Ages: In addition to the 5K, all are invited to participate in a 1-Mile Fun Run—a great way to introduce young runners to the joy of racing in a supportive, upbeat environment.

What You Get: All registrants will receive a race bib, and the first 200 participants will get an exclusive event T-shirt, perfect for remembering the day and showing support.

Why Run This Race? By lacing up with us, you’ll be contributing directly to cancer research, helping make a difference in the lives of countless families. This event is not only a tribute to Noel O’Malley’s legacy, but also a celebration of community, resilience, and hope.

Come run, walk, cheer, and make memories—because every step brings us closer to a cure. Let’s make the first annual event one to remember!

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.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

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):

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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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 [email protected].

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.

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!

The 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, row, or roll. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line.

Join us on May 3rd at Push to Walk for our 1st annual event where you can walk, run, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 mile course. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.

Push to Walk enables people with spinal cord injuries and paralysis to have a brighter future with innovative, specialized treatments.

Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.

The Demarest 5K is a long-standing tradition in the Northern Valley that inspire runners and spectators young and old. At our community event, children run in stride with their families and with seasoned runners from surrounding areas. After the 5K, the annual Fun Run takes place for all to participate in freely!

The Principal's Challange is a gradual training program that is run at each of the Demarest elementary schools leading up to the 5K. Demarest school children (K-8) participate and run weekly with their Principal and coaches to build healthy habits, stamina, and sportsmanship. Lastly, they participate in the 5K event with their community.

Midland Park, NJ #LightUpMBC COLOR Walk ​May 31, 2026 Join us May 31 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! The festivities will feature a 1-mile color run/walk (no experience necessary). The event will start with a Color Blaze color-powder toss, and then participants will pass through pink, teal and green color stations where they will be sprayed with Color Blaze color powder by volunteers. There will also be a DJ, food, giveaways, and fun children's activities. We hope to see you at this meaningful event to raise funds to find a cure for metastatic breast cancer. There are several ways to get involved in this event: 1. Register to participate in this event. You have the option to participate individually, create a team or join an existing team. 2. Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends 3. Unable to participate? Make a donation to support MBC research 4. Become a Sponsor. Please click the link on this page

to see sponsor packages and form to process. Contact your local race organizer for more information. We would love for you to fundraise on your own, as a group, or in memory of someone. Every dollar goes toward saving lives! You can register for the race now, choose if you want to join a team and then you will receive an email how to set up your fundraising page. Please feel free to join Tara's Quest to The Cure, any other team that pertains to you or create a new team if you prefer. (Ex: Girl/Boy Scout troops, Ajax, The Kuipers Family, co-workers, etc.). Please refer to the fundraising section for more information. Follow our Facebook event page here to receive the most recent updates for the event! Enjoy this video below from one of our past events.

Race Start Time and Location:

We are extremely excited to host our one and only triathlon in the all beautiful Palisades Park in New Jersey! This is our second year running the race as well as our interest in expanding more races outside of NYC. With a gorgeous view of the Hudson River, also known as the River Road, and the undulating Henry Hudson Dr, it makes for a very challenging and rewarding course in swimming, running, and biking. As this is an open water event in the Hudson River, the swim can sometimes be challenging and the water temperature may not be as warm in June. Wet suits are allowed but not required. Volunteers from the Hudson Kayak Club will be on duty to ensure a safe and successful swim for all triathletes.

Here is what you can expect on race day: Race start is 8:00 AM sharp at the transition area by the Alpine Marina’s Pavilion comfort station, at the end of the boat dock. Duathletes will start near the parking lot not too far from the transition area and running up the first hill near the entrance.

At the end of the 400 meter swim, Triathletes will head back to the Transition coming off the beach run off. Duathletes will turn around at the .7 miles mark on the Henry Hudson Dr and make their way back to the Transition. Both Triathletes and Duathletes will begin the 10 mile bike portion of the race.

The bike segment is on the Henry Hudson Dr and with your first hill leaving the parking lot. 5 miles out and turning around by the Dyckman Hill Rd, and 5 miles back to the transition. The total elevation gain is over 300ft+. Although there are no long climbs but enough punchy and short hills to force you to pace yourself carefully.

The final segment of the race is a 3 mile run for both Triathletes and Duathletes. You will start from the Transition area and running on the Henry Hudson Dr. Turn around at the 1.5 miles mark and making your way back to the finish by the Transition area, running through the finish flags.

Registration spots are limited to 150 participants. We had over 120 participants last year. Please do register early in case we reach our registration cap much sooner! As of today, 6/10, the race is SOLD OUT.

Alpine Marina Triathlon distance:

Swim distance is 400 meters.

Bike distance is 10 miles.

Run distance is 3 miles.

Alpine Marina Duathlon distance:

Run distance is 1.5 miles.

Bike distance is 10 miles.

Run distance is 3 miles.

Volunteers:

You are needed from 6 am to 11 am. Our races start at 8:00 am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Directors (George or Hunter). They will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Don’t leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.

The Alpine Marina Triathlon/Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.