Run the Ridge 5K
About this race
Welcome to the Inaugural Run the Ridge 5K!
Join us for the first-ever Run the Ridge 5K, hosted by the River Ridge High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs!
Whether you're an experienced runner chasing a personal record, a recreational runner, a first-time 5K participant, or a cross country parent who's spent years cheering from the sidelines, it's finally your turn to show us what you've got!
Our mission is simple: promote running, encourage healthy lifestyles, strengthen the Pasco County running community, and support local high school athletics.
Race Information
- Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: River Ridge High School
- Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
- Awards: 9:15 AM
Registration Fees
- Students (high school or younger): $20
- All other participants: $30
- Optional race t-shirt: $20
Student pricing applies to all students in high school or below, regardless of age. College students and all other participants pay the regular $30 registration fee.
T-Shirt Information
Optional race t-shirts are available for $20 each! Shirts are made from 100% polyester, moisture-wicking performance fabric, perfect for running, training, or everyday wear.
To guarantee your shirt, please register and purchase it by January 15, 2027. Additional shirts may be available for purchase on race day while supplies last.
Course Description
Looking for a fast 5K? You've come to the right place!
The Run the Ridge 5K features a flat, fast, two-loop cross country course around the River Ridge High School campus. The race starts and finishes on the River Ridge High School track, giving participants an exciting track finish!
Course Surface:
- Approximately 65% asphalt
- Approximately 35% packed trail
- Flat terrain with minimal elevation changes
Awards — Custom Bobbleheads!
We're making our inaugural race memorable with bobblehead awards for our top finishers!
Overall Awards
- Top 5 male finishers
- Top 5 female finishers
Age Group Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 2 male and top 2 female finishers in each of the following age divisions:
- Ages 0–10
- Ages 11–14
- Ages 15–19
- Ages 20–29
- Ages 30–39
- Ages 40-49
- Ages 50-59
- Ages 60-69
- Ages 70 +
Run for a Great Cause!
By participating in the Run the Ridge 5K, you're doing more than running 3.1 miles. You're helping support the River Ridge High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs while encouraging fitness and a love for running throughout our community.
Bring your friends, family, teammates, and running groups for a morning of friendly competition, community spirit, and great racing.
Run Fast. Support Local. Build a Stronger Community.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
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Run the Ridge 5K
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for New Port Richey yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:14 PM local time (EST) in New Port Richey on February 6, 2027 — 10h 59m of daylight.
Course
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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, 15 New Port Richey events
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