The Elephant Run
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The Elephant Run
The Elephant Run is a certified 5K event held on May 3, 2026 in Park Ridge, New Jersey. The course follows somewhat hilly local roads and starts and finishes in the parking lot of the Park Ridge Pool at 123 Colony Ave. The event is open to all ages and includes food, music, and awards for top participants in each age group.
This event is organized as a fundraiser benefiting the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In its first year the event recorded 255 participants and raised over $16,000 for those organizations. The race is held in memory of the organizer's grandparents and aims to support cancer research and patient care.
Practical details published for the event note limited parking in the Park Ridge Pool lot with overflow on the street, and a course time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes. Number pickup and other logistics are to be communicated before race day. Entry price listed for the 5K is $35. The race description indicates prizes for top finishers by age group and on-site post-race amenities at the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
