Saddle Up Fall Challenge

Saddle Up Fall Challenge

Rochelle Park, New Jersey, United States View on map
Oct 11, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

We are back and can't wait to host another fun filled day at the Saddle Up Fall Challenge on Oct 11th (Sunday).  Looking for a new kind of race, or just a way to kick start your training?  This event is friendly for runners, walkers and families at all fitness levels.  Run, walk or crawl your way to the finish line.  It's your race, your way.  Start anytime during the day, you decide your start time and distance.  Invite friends and family to join and support each other along the way.  A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to a worthy Bergen County First Aid Squad in need. 

Participants will have up to 10 hours (Start anytime between 8am to 5:30pm) to run or walk the 2 mile loop* as many times as they wish.  The course is a partially shaded flat paved path that runs along the river inside the Saddle River County Park, Rochelle Park Area.  Course and support will close at 6PM.  A fully stocked aid station near the start & finish area will include water, sports drink, gels or similar sweet and salty snacks.  An additional aid station near the halfway point will have fluids only.  Runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration container to refill.  Timing will be provided to record the time and the number of loops for all participants. 

Finisher medals will be given to all participants who complete at least one loop. Individual medals for 5k, 10k, 13.1mi, 26.2mi. Plaques will be awarded to 50k, 60k, or 50m finishers.  

Registration discount rates available for families of same household (2 parents + up to 3 children). Details listed below.       

Entries are limited to ensure the quality of our event, please register soon to secure your spot.

We are back and can't wait to host another fun filled day at the Saddle Up Fall Challenge on Oct 11th (Sunday).  Looking for a new kind of race, or just a way to kick start your training?  This event is friendly for runners, walkers and families at all fitness levels.  Run, walk or crawl your way to the finish line.  It's your race, your way.  Start anytime during the day, you decide your start time and distance.  Invite friends and family to join and support each other along the way.  A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to a worthy Bergen County Animal Rescue in need. 

Race Day Map: (All Race Points are Yellow; Zoom in for Detail)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zOsPBszYIIZYPM5PC8ZiFXaMuKXv02tr&usp=sharing

Pick your distance

Running

Saddle Up Fall Challenge 2M

Oct 11, 2026 3.2K 8:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Saddle Up Fall Challenge 5K

Oct 11, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Saddle Up Fall Challenge 10K

Oct 11, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Saddle Up Fall Challenge 13.1M

Oct 11, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$55.00
Open

Saddle Up Fall Challenge 26.2M

Oct 11, 2026 Marathon 8:00 AM
$65.00
Open

50K

Oct 11, 2026 Ultra 8:00 AM
$75.00
Open

Saddle Up Fall Challenge 50M

Oct 11, 2026 Ultra 8:00 AM
$75.00
Open

60K

Oct 11, 2026 Ultra 8:00 AM
$75.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Rochelle Park.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 11.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 17.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 11.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 17.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
13.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.3mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
70.5%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • 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, 4 Rochelle Park events

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