Ridgefield Half Marathon & 7 Miler
- Date Sun 20th October 2024
- Time 7:15AM EST
- Location Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Price $55.59 - $80.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the 47th running of the Ridgefield Half Marathon & 7 Miler on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in the picturesque town of Ridgefield, Western Connecticut. This exciting event offers runners of all levels the chance to experience the breathtaking fall scenery that New England is famous for. The course starts on East Ridge Road, just above the Boys and Girls Club of Ridgefield, featuring some gentle climbs before transitioning into a rolling route that showcases the flattest miles in the area. Runners will enjoy a fast downhill stretch into downtown Ridgefield, culminating in a spirited finish back at the Boys and Girls Club.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself physically, but it also supports the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, a national award-winning youth activity center that provides essential programs for children in various areas, including the arts, leadership, and sports. When registering, participants can contribute to this worthy cause by donating $10 or more for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including gift cards from local businesses. Don’t miss out on this memorable day of running and community spirit in Ridgefield!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself physically, but it also supports the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, a national award-winning youth activity center that provides essential programs for children in various areas, including the arts, leadership, and sports. When registering, participants can contribute to this worthy cause by donating $10 or more for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including gift cards from local businesses. Don’t miss out on this memorable day of running and community spirit in Ridgefield!
Organiser's Description
THE 47TH RUNNING OF THE RIDGEFIELD HALF MARATHON & 7 MILER
PRESENTED BY
KARLA MURTAUGH HOMES TEAM
THESE RACES FEATURE CLASSIC FALL NEW ENGLAND SCENERY. THE RACES ARE BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, AND YOU WILL RUN THROUGH SOME OF THE PRETTIEST ROADS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY! THE RACE STARTS ON EAST RIDGE ROAD, JUST ABOVE THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF RIDGEFIELD, WITH A FEW GRADUAL CLIMBS TO KEEP YOU HONEST. IT THEN SETTLES INTO A NICE ROLLING COURSE THAT WINDS THROUGH SOUTHERN RIDGEFIELD FOR TWO LOOPS THAT SHOWCASE SOME OF THE FLATTEST MILES IN THE TOWN. WITH A FAST DOWNHILL INTO DOWNTOWN RIDGEFIELD AND BACK TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, WHERE YOU'RE SURE TO FINISH STRONG AND SMILING!
THIS RACES PRIMARY BENEFACTOR IS THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RIDGEFIELD. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RIDGEFIELD IS A NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER DESIGNED TO OFFER PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING VACATIONS IN FIVE CORE AREAS: THE ARTS, CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS, AND SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION.
**EVERYONE WHO DONATES $10 OR MORE TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PLATFORM (RUNSIGNUP) WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE FOR SOME GREAT PRIZES! DONATING $25 WILL GET YOU TWO ENTRIES. WE WILL BE RAFFLING OFF:
RIDGEFIELD RUNNING COMPANY GIFT CARD
SUSI LAURA MASSAGE GIFT CARD
STRETCH LAB GIFT CARDS
PRESENTED BY
KARLA MURTAUGH HOMES TEAM
THESE RACES FEATURE CLASSIC FALL NEW ENGLAND SCENERY. THE RACES ARE BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, AND YOU WILL RUN THROUGH SOME OF THE PRETTIEST ROADS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY! THE RACE STARTS ON EAST RIDGE ROAD, JUST ABOVE THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF RIDGEFIELD, WITH A FEW GRADUAL CLIMBS TO KEEP YOU HONEST. IT THEN SETTLES INTO A NICE ROLLING COURSE THAT WINDS THROUGH SOUTHERN RIDGEFIELD FOR TWO LOOPS THAT SHOWCASE SOME OF THE FLATTEST MILES IN THE TOWN. WITH A FAST DOWNHILL INTO DOWNTOWN RIDGEFIELD AND BACK TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, WHERE YOU'RE SURE TO FINISH STRONG AND SMILING!
THIS RACES PRIMARY BENEFACTOR IS THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RIDGEFIELD. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RIDGEFIELD IS A NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER DESIGNED TO OFFER PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING VACATIONS IN FIVE CORE AREAS: THE ARTS, CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS, AND SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION.
**EVERYONE WHO DONATES $10 OR MORE TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PLATFORM (RUNSIGNUP) WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE FOR SOME GREAT PRIZES! DONATING $25 WILL GET YOU TWO ENTRIES. WE WILL BE RAFFLING OFF:
RIDGEFIELD RUNNING COMPANY GIFT CARD
SUSI LAURA MASSAGE GIFT CARD
STRETCH LAB GIFT CARDS
Races
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Ridgefield Half Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Lifestyle Tee (Unisex Sizing)
Sun 20th October 2024 (7:15AM EDT)
$80.50
CLOSED -
Ridgefield 7-Miler
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Lifestyle Tee (Unisex Sized)
Sun 20th October 2024 (7:15AM EDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDThe 7 mile course is the same at the half marathon course, except the runners will do one slightly shorter loop instead of two loops. -
Iris Fund Team Only - Half Marathon
Incl. $4.84 Fee & Lifestyle Tee (Unisex Sized)
Sun 20th October 2024 (7:15AM EDT)
$68.84
CLOSED -
Iris Fund Team Only - 7-Miler
Incl. $4.09 Fee & Lifestyle Tee (Unisex)
Sun 20th October 2024 (7:15AM EDT)
$55.59
CLOSED
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