International Women's Day Run

MAR
8
2026
Celebrate women at the inaugural International Women's Day 5K in Overpeck County Park. This run welcomes all supporters and benefits JBWS, a service for abuse survivors. Participants receive a finisher medal and can choose a shirt.
Sun 8 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The 2026 International Women's Day Run is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026. This inaugural event is a 5K run and walk held at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. The event welcomes anyone who supports and celebrates women, including runners, walkers, friends, family, and allies.

Registration & Inclusions

Registration costs $40, with the price increasing after February 1, 2026. Pre-registered participants receive a finisher medal. Registrants can choose between a unisex or women's cut shirt, available to the first 200 runners. There is a guaranteed shirt size deadline of January 31.

Course & Logistics

The course features one water station. Well-behaved, registered, and vaccinated dogs are permitted, subject to park rules. There is no official time cut-off for finishing the race, though most runners finish within 1 hour and 15 minutes. Packet pickup can be done by someone else on behalf of a participant.

Charity

Proceeds from the event benefit JBWS, a private, confidential service for survivors of dating, domestic, or partner abuse and their family members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
International Women's Day 5k