RPEF Sprint for Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Ramsey, New Jersey
- Price $32.50 - $43.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting RPEF Sprint for Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in beautiful Ramsey, Bergen! This much-anticipated annual event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together in support of local education. Participants can choose between the exhilarating USATF-sanctioned 5K course or a more leisurely 1-mile Family Fun Run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and abilities.
Starting bright and early at the Municipal Pool, the atmosphere is bound to be electric with music, enthusiastic runners, and supportive sponsors. Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall top three finishers, while medals will be given to the top three runners in various age groups, from kids to seniors. By joining in on the fun, you’re not only getting active but also contributing to a noble cause—last year, this event raised over $25,000 to enhance educational experiences in Ramsey schools! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate the spirit of community!
Starting bright and early at the Municipal Pool, the atmosphere is bound to be electric with music, enthusiastic runners, and supportive sponsors. Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall top three finishers, while medals will be given to the top three runners in various age groups, from kids to seniors. By joining in on the fun, you’re not only getting active but also contributing to a noble cause—last year, this event raised over $25,000 to enhance educational experiences in Ramsey schools! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a cause and celebrate the spirit of community!
Organiser's Description
The RAMSEY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION [https://www.ramseypef.org/] invites you to join us as we return to our live and in-person annual Sprint For Our Schools 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Ramsey Auto Group.
Cash prizes awarded to the overall top three runners. The top three runners in each age group will receive medals. The age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-12 years old, 13-18 years old, 19-29 years old, 30-39 years old, 40-49 years old, 50-59 years old, and 60 and over.
Sprint For Our Schools has become a tradition in Ramsey. Bright and early, rain or shine, on the second Saturday in May, hundreds of people gather at the Municipal Pool ready to run as a community. You can feel the excitement: The DJ is playing music. The energy level is high. Our sponsors are in attendance. This year, runners can run our USATF-sanctioned race either on our traditional 5K course [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gb1hX5A6mfuAT2HK6dRGdwGce-IUCR0a/view?usp=sharing]or 1 mile Family Fun Run route [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9xaeg6yB_FHTS1IMlh3OFpPY2c/view?usp=sharing]. When you register for this race, you are helping support the education experience in Ramsey. In the past, this event has raised more than $25,000 for Ramsey schools!
*PACKET PICKUP TIMES*
Friday, May 8th 11:30-2pm OR 5:30-8pm at the Ramsey Pool 75 E Oak St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (times are subject to be changed)
Saturday RACE Day May 9th beginning at 7am at the Registration table, outside the Ramsey Pool
Click Here To See Previous Sprint For Our Schools In Action [https://www.ramseypef.org/sprint-for-our-schools-5k/]
RPEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to enhance the quality of our childrens education by funding exceptional programs that would otherwise remain beyond the reach of the school budget. The foundation provides grants for technology, arts, and science programs in our five public schools. We are successful in these endeavors only through the combined efforts of families, friends, and businesses.
Cash prizes awarded to the overall top three runners. The top three runners in each age group will receive medals. The age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-12 years old, 13-18 years old, 19-29 years old, 30-39 years old, 40-49 years old, 50-59 years old, and 60 and over.
Sprint For Our Schools has become a tradition in Ramsey. Bright and early, rain or shine, on the second Saturday in May, hundreds of people gather at the Municipal Pool ready to run as a community. You can feel the excitement: The DJ is playing music. The energy level is high. Our sponsors are in attendance. This year, runners can run our USATF-sanctioned race either on our traditional 5K course [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gb1hX5A6mfuAT2HK6dRGdwGce-IUCR0a/view?usp=sharing]or 1 mile Family Fun Run route [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9xaeg6yB_FHTS1IMlh3OFpPY2c/view?usp=sharing]. When you register for this race, you are helping support the education experience in Ramsey. In the past, this event has raised more than $25,000 for Ramsey schools!
*PACKET PICKUP TIMES*
Friday, May 8th 11:30-2pm OR 5:30-8pm at the Ramsey Pool 75 E Oak St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (times are subject to be changed)
Saturday RACE Day May 9th beginning at 7am at the Registration table, outside the Ramsey Pool
Click Here To See Previous Sprint For Our Schools In Action [https://www.ramseypef.org/sprint-for-our-schools-5k/]
RPEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to enhance the quality of our childrens education by funding exceptional programs that would otherwise remain beyond the reach of the school budget. The foundation provides grants for technology, arts, and science programs in our five public schools. We are successful in these endeavors only through the combined efforts of families, friends, and businesses.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Performance T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.00
OPENS 27 FEB5K runners are also eligible to participate in the Fun Run. No additional registration required. -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Performance T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.50
OPENS 27 FEB5K runners are also eligible to participate in the Fun Run. No additional registration required.
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