The Ridgefield Road Fest: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, & Iris Fund 5K
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Price $39.50 - $75.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
The course begins on East Ridge Road, leading you through the charming landscape of southern Ridgefield before looping back to the Boys and Girls Club, where the atmosphere is sure to be electric as you cross the finish line with a smile! With a focus on community, a portion of the proceeds benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield and supports the Iris Fund, which is dedicated to ending the heartbreak of prematurity. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to these worthy causes while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun! Plus, every donation of $10 or more enters you into a raffle for exciting prizes, adding even more incentive to participate. Join us for a memorable day that combines health, happiness,
Organiser's Description
Ridgefield Half-Marathon 7:15 AM
Ridgefield 7-Miler 7:15 AM
Iris Fund 5K 7:30 AM
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.
THE 5K PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE IRIS FUND, FOUNDED IN LOVING MEMORY OF IRIS CRYSTAL ALEMAN. DEDICATED TO ENDING THE HEARTBREAK OF PREMATURITY, THE FUND FUELS RESEARCH INTO THE TRIGGERS OF LABOR AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES FACING HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES AND LOSS.
**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 ITEMS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER TIME.**
Races
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Ridgefield Road Fest Half-Marathon
Incl. Ridgefield Road Fest Long Sleeve Tee
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:15AM EDT)
$75.00
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Ridgefield Road Fest 7-Miler
Incl. TBD
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:15AM EDT)
$65.00
The 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 5K
Incl. TBD
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$50.00
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Iris Fund Team Only - Half Marathon
Incl. TBD
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:15AM EDT)
$67.50
CLOSED -
Iris Fund Team Only - 7-Miler
Incl. TBD
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:15AM EDT)
$53.50
CLOSED -
Iris Fund Team Only-5K
Incl. TBD
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$39.50
CLOSED
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Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, 41 Governor Street, Ridgefield, 06877, CT, United States
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