Are You Faster Than A Ridge Runner?

MAR

28

2026

Community running event at Mountain Park in Basking Ridge offering a 5K and a 1 mile walk on March 28, 2026, supporting Ridge High School track and cross-country teams, with a sneaker drive and free parking.

Sat 28 Mar 2026

Bernardsville, New Jersey

Registration

5 kilometers

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Are You Faster Than A Ridge Runner?

Are You Faster Than A Ridge Runner? is the 19th annual event featuring a 5K run and a 1 mile walk, held on March 28, 2026 in Mountain Park, Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The event supports the Ridge High School Track and Cross-Country teams and brings together local runners and walkers.

The course is described as a flat, fast loop through the park. Free parking and on-site restroom facilities are available at the venue. The event is listed as a USATF Grand Prix sanctioned event.

Registration details note an early bird pricing deadline of March 16: registrations received by March 16 are priced at $35, with a higher fee beginning March 17; registrations received by March 16 are required to guarantee a T-shirt. Additional event logistics and directions are provided by the organizer.

A sneaker drive runs in conjunction with the event, collecting old sneakers and non-metal cleats in any condition; pairs should be tied or secured together and brought to a drop-off box at the race.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.