The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Price $36.51 - $70.96
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Experience the beauty of classic fall New England scenery as you navigate through some of the prettiest roads in Fairfield County. The course begins on East Ridge Road and takes you on a delightful journey with gentle climbs and rolling hills that showcase the town's charm. Runners can look forward to a fast downhill finish into downtown Ridgefield, ensuring a strong and joyful end to the race. Proceeds from the event benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield and support the important work of the Iris Fund, dedicated to ending the heartbreak of prematurity. Don't miss the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the thrill of running!
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. $4.96 Fee & Ridgefield Road Fest Long Sleeve Tee
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$70.96
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Ridgefield Road Fest 7-Miler
Incl. $4.60 Fee & TBD
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$64.60
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. $3.70 Fee & TBD
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$48.70
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Iris Fund Team Only - Half Marathon
Incl. $4.51 Fee & TBD
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$63.01
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Iris Fund Team Only - 7-Miler
Incl. $3.91 Fee & TBD
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$52.41
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Iris Fund Team Only-5K
Incl. $3.01 Fee & TBD
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$36.51
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