Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk
About this race
The Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk features a competitive 5K on a USATF Official Certified Course and a 1-Mile walk/fun run. The 5K will be a USATF Paul Miller Grand Prix Series worth 500 points. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County.
Race Day Schedule and Location
The course starting line is located by the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater
Registration: 7:30am
1 Mile Walk: 8:30am
5K Race: 9:00am
Closing Ceremony and Medals: 10:15am - 11:00am
Age Groups and Medals
Medals: Male and female categories in age groups of 5 years (6 medals per age group/102 medals in all)
Medal Categories: Under 12, 12-14, to 85+
About Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County
Our Mission is to provide decent, affordable, homes for hardworking Bergen County Families.
At Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, we transform lives by making the dream of homeownership a reality for hardworking families. Through innovative partnerships and community collaboration, we help moderate- to low-income families build a solid foundation for the future—one home at a time.
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Running
Race to Build 5K
- USATF Official Certified Course - USATF Paul Miller Grand Prix Series (500 points) - Paved course through scenic area in Overpeck Park along the water - Medals awarded in 5 year span age categories
Walking
Race to Build 1 Mile Walk
Not a runner? Take a stroll with Habitat Bergen! Families, retirees, furry friends on leashes and more can join us on this casual walk to help support Habitat for Humanity's mission. Don't miss out on all the fun!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ridgefield Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 4:45 PM local time (EST) in Ridgefield Park on November 7, 2026 — 10h 11m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Ridgefield Park
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- Ridgefield Park 5K Races 8 races
- Ridgefield Park Running Calendar 2026 8 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, 8 Ridgefield Park events
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