Fitzgerald's 5K Lager Run & The Nipper Two Kilometer Run
About this race
The Fitzgerald’s Lager Run 5K and The Nipper 2K are open to runners, joggers, strollers, & walkers of all ages and Benefits the Glen Ridge Community Fund, a not-for-profit 501C3 charity.
Fitzgerald’s fees: 5K $35.00 inclusive of the RSU fee with a 10% USATF-NJ discount. Increasing to $40.00 on April 15, 2026 then $45.00 on June 1. A 10% discount for USATF NJ members prior to 6/7/26 (5K only) at checkout with your USATF NJ member number.
The Nipper Two Kilometer Run: $25.00 inclusive of the RSU fee… Increasing to $30 on June 1, 2026.
We now have an option to run BOTH races for $60.00 inclusive of the RSU fee. Increasing to $70 on May 1, 2026
The Lager Run 5K Course is a USATF Certified, NET DOWN HILL route along the beautiful tree-lined, gas-lit streets of Glen Ridge, N.J. with a fast track finish. The race is also the USATF-NJ Open Men & Women 5K Championship & Challenge (but the event is open to all runners and walkers).
The Nipper 2K is a is a USATF Certified net down hill course with a fast track finish.
AMENITIES: Commemorative New Balance singlets or a limited supply cotton T’s to all registrants. The top 100 M&F 5K finishers will receive a commemorative pint glass at the finish line. The finishers of The Nipper 2K will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line. Hoboken Beer, Wine, Water, Watermelon and Pretzels too.
This race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Fitzgerald’s Lager Run Update: HAVE YOUR ID WITH YOU AT CHECK-IN.
The State of NJ’s ABC requires us to issue wristbands to participants who wish to enjoy a post-race adult (alcohol) beverage. Participants can obtain their wristbands after picking up their bib at a separate area near check-in. This can be done before or after the race. Fitzgerald’s volunteers will check IDs to ensure participants are of legal age to consume adult beverages. (No bib, no id, no wristband). This additional step is mandated by the State of NJ-ABC.
Pick your distance
Running
The Fitzgerald's Lager 5K Run/Walk
The Nipper 2K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Glen Ridge, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 8:29 PM local time (EDT) in Glen Ridge on June 14, 2026 — 15h 05m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Fitzgerald's 5K Lager Run & The Nipper Two Kilometer Run
1,057 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the The Fitzgerald's Lager 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOSH IZEWSKI | 14:19 | 4:36 /mi |
| 2 | BEN FLEISCHER | 14:44 | 4:45 /mi |
| 3 | JAOUAD EL JAZOULI | 14:58 | 4:49 /mi |
| 4 | ALEX CARIDEO | 15:06 | 4:52 /mi |
| 5 | STEPHEN RATHBUN | 15:13 | 4:54 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Glen Ridge
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Ashenfelter 8K Classic & The Tom Fleming 2K
Boooo-mfield 5k
2026 Montclair Doughnut Run
Essex Running Club / Nyc Marathon Bus
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Glen Ridge
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Glen Ridge Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Glen Ridge events
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