6 running events in Ridgewood, New Jersey

The GoodWill Shamrock Shuffle 5K is a race to support the GoodWill Foundation. GoodWill was formed in 2011 in honor of Will Sullivan, a boy with Angelman Syndrome. Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a rare neurological disorder on the Autism spectrum. GoodWill’s mission is simply to do “something Good, for Will”. GoodWill is executing this mission by raising funds and awareness for Angelman’s Syndrome as well as for schools and programs that serve children with special needs.

Our fundraising efforts have benefitted the following organizations over the last several years: Matheny Medical Center, CTC Academy, Camp Sunshine/Snowflake, Camp Acorn, and Camp Fatima.

Registration will open at 6:30 AM on race day for packet pick up and day of registration. Please come early, as parking is limited. Dogs and strollers are highly discouraged for safety reasons.

Race start time is 8 AM sharp! It is an out and back course. The new course is available on the link below.

T-shirts are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking is available in the Wild Duck Pond Area on a first come, first served basis. After those lots are full, participants will be directed to park across the street at 1200 E. Ridgewood Ave. DO NOT PARK IN NEIGHBORING LOTS! Please ensure all vehicles are legally parked and there is room for emergency vehicles to pass. Any vehicle parked on the grass will be ticketed. Additional parking is available across the street.

This is a rain-or-shine event. Registrations are non-refundable. No Exceptions.

Photos from the race will be available in the Photos Section of this page.

The North Jersey Masters is offering bus transportation to and from the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. There are 55 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority registration will be given to club members.

Discounted rate of $55.00 for NJM members (round trip). Discount applied at check-out.

If you are not a member yet, sign up here to take advantage of the discount.

If available, there will be a $10 price increase for late signups (after February 27th)

There is no discount for a one-way trip. The fee is non-refundable, and the seat can not be transferred.

The bus will depart Ridgewood from the Graydon Pool parking area at the corner of Linwood and Northern Pkwy at 4:45 am. Destination is Bedford Ave/Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn.

The return will be from the northwest corner of 62nd and Columbus Avenue. The bus will depart when our last runner has boarded, approximately 1:00 pm ( if you are in the last wave, please plan to return to the bus immediately upon exiting the park out of courtesy to those waiting).

Returning to Graydon by approximately 2:00 pm, traffic permitting.

The North Jersey Masters Beginner Running Program is a fun, supportive, 8-week learn how to run program geared towards beginners new to running and to those returning to running after a break. NO PRIOR RUNNING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! All we ask is that you bring heaps of enthusiasm to each weekly coached workout and complete mid-week running assignments that will improve your fitness and prepare you to complete a 5K running event. We want you to experience the joy of running and to make it a permanent lifestyle!

A professional USATF LEVEL II/RRCA certified running coach will guide you throughout your journey, providing motivation, tips, and "homework" in the form of a training schedule to enable you to progress at your own pace and be successful in crossing the finish line.

Former program graduates and club member volunteers will join the group on training runs to offer encouragement and share their experiences. Benefit from our special speaker presentations where you will receive practical advice from experts in nutrition, physiology, injury prevention, and gait analysis. The coach will further provide regular and frequent e-mail communications and respond to any individual questions and concerns along the way.

REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID PRICE INCREASES. **

Current North Jersey Masters Members will receive a $10 discount upon checkout.

Classes are held once a week in person, but the program may also be taken remotely.

*** IF CLASS SIZE MINIMUMS ARE NOT MET, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.

Our graduation race is THE RIDGEWOOD RUN on May 25th at 10:00 am. Make yourself proud on race day as you put your new skills to the road and achieve your 5K goals. You can be assured that the sense of accomplishment you will feel upon completing your first race, along with your NJM teammates and other runners, will be an exhilarating and unforgettable experience!

NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY NEW RUNNING SHOES BEFORE OUR FIRST CLASS!!!! Road Runner Sports Paramus will be hosting a special “FIT NIGHT” event for our group on March 30th, which is an awesome opportunity to be properly fitted for shoes, receive a discount on your purchase, and enter a raffle to win a shopping gift card. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ADVISED BEFORE CLASS BEGINS.

Join us for an 8-week in-person, all-women's training program that will prepare you to run a 5K (3.1 miles)!!! Our goal will be for you to cross the finish line at the Ridgewood Run 5K on Monday, May 25, 2026 (race entry fees are NOT included in UCAN5K registration fees).

Designed with the beginner runner in mind, this gradual, walk-to-run program is perfect for first-time runners or those who are coming back to the sport after a layoff.

"Absolutely loved this program! It was so motivating to see everyone's progress and kept me on track much better than if I were following another program or app on my own!" --past UCAN5K participant

"This has been such a helpful program for me, first when I wanted to start running and then this year when I needed help getting back into a running routine. And as a lone runner for so long, I had no idea how fun it is to run with others until this year's program!" --past UCAN5K participant

"I'm so grateful! I don't think I would have been able to do this without support! I am so pleased with the program. Looking to continue my running!" --past UCAN5K participant

Weekly meet-ups (Sunday mornings) will take place at 8:00 AM, in person, on the following Sundays:

3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17

**note, we will always do our best to maintain the published schedule, but there may be changes at the discretion of Coach Dana.

The training program costs $75 and includes 8 weeks of professional group run coaching, a team tech shirt, a discounted JWS membership code should you choose to continue after the program ends, unlimited support from Coach Dana, and top-notch motivation and accountability from northern NJ's largest all-women's running, walking, and multi-sport group.

100% money-back guarantee! Stick with us for 8 weeks and follow the program — and if you’re not happy we’ll give you back every penny. What do we need from you? We need you to take the first step with us!

In addition to in-person sessions, workout schedules will be emailed weekly and are designed for individuals with limited to no running experience. Daily support will include wellness-related information, nutrition tips, and motivational posts, along with unlimited question/answer opportunities.

The program is led and moderated by JWS Founder and RRCA Certified Head Coach Dana Anello. You can learn more about Coach Dana here.

Questions? Please contact Coach Dana at dana@jerseywomenstrong.com

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