UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2025
- Date Sun 7th September 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Price $75.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong, an empowering event taking place from September 7 to November 2, 2025, in Ridgewood, Bergen. This unique 8-week training program is designed exclusively for women and aims to prepare participants to confidently tackle a 5K race, culminating in the Bergen Community College Hero 5K on November 2, where you can celebrate your accomplishments.
Whether you're a beginner or returning to running after a break, this program offers a supportive environment with weekly Sunday morning meet-ups at 8:00 AM. For just $75, you will receive professional group coaching, a stylish team tech shirt, and unlimited support from experienced coaches. Join a vibrant community of women as you gain motivation and build lasting friendships along the way. Don't miss out on this chance to get fit, give back, and change your life—sign up today and take the first step towards crossing that finish line!
Whether you're a beginner or returning to running after a break, this program offers a supportive environment with weekly Sunday morning meet-ups at 8:00 AM. For just $75, you will receive professional group coaching, a stylish team tech shirt, and unlimited support from experienced coaches. Join a vibrant community of women as you gain motivation and build lasting friendships along the way. Don't miss out on this chance to get fit, give back, and change your life—sign up today and take the first step towards crossing that finish line!
Organiser's Description
Join us for an 8-week in-person, all-women's training program that will prepare you to run a 5K (3.1 miles)!!! Our goal will be for you to cross the finish line at the Bergen Community College Hero 5K on Sunday, November 2, 2025 (RACE ENTRY FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN UCAN5K REGISTRATION FEES).
Designed with the beginner runner in mind, this gradual, walk-to-run program is perfect for first-time runners or those who are coming back to the sport after a layoff.
"Absolutely loved this program! It was so motivating to see everyone's progress and kept me on track much better than if I were following another program or app on my own!" --past UCAN5K participant
"This has been such a helpful program for me, first when I wanted to start running and then this year when I needed help getting back into a running routine. And as a lone runner for so long, I had no idea how fun it is to run with others until this year's program!" --past UCAN5K participant
"I'm so grateful! I don't think I would have been able to do this without support! I am so pleased with the program. Looking to continue my running!" --past UCAN5K participant
Weekly meet-ups (Sunday mornings) will take place at 8:00 AM, in person, on the following Sundays:
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26
**NOTE, WE WILL ALWAYS DO OUR BEST TO MAINTAIN THE PUBLISHED SCHEDULE, BUT THERE MAY BE CHANGES AT THE DISCRETION OF COACH DANA.
The training program costs $75 and includes 8 weeks of professional group run coaching, a team tech shirt, unlimited support from Coach Dana and Coach Gina, and top-notch motivation and accountability from Northern NJ's largest all-women's running, walking, and multi-sport group.
100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! Stick with us for 8 weeks and follow the program and if youre not happy well give you back every penny. What do we need from you? We need you to take the first step with us!
In addition to in-person sessions, workout schedules will be emailed weekly and are designed for individuals with limited to no running experience. Daily support will include wellness-related information, nutrition tips, and motivational posts, along with unlimited question/answer opportunities.
The program is led and moderated by JWS Founder and RRCA Certified Head Coach Dana Anello, with support from Coach Gina Vantuno, running coach, RYT 200 certified Yoga instructor and former L1 CrossFit instructor. You can learn more about Jersey Women Strong HERE [http://www.jerseywomenstrong.com/about/].
_QUESTIONS?_ Please contact Coach Dana at [email protected] [https://runsignup.com/Workouts%20will%20be%20posted%20weekly%20and%20are%20designed%20for%20individuals%20with%20limited%20to%20no%20running%20experience.%20In%20addition,%20daily%20Facebook%20support%20will%20include%20wellness-related%20information,%20nutrition%20tips%20and%20motivational%20posts,%20along%20with%20unlimited%20question/answer%20opportunities.]
Take this journey with us. UCAN5K WITH JERSEY WOMEN STRONG!
_GET FIT. GIVE BACK. CHANGE LIVES._
Designed with the beginner runner in mind, this gradual, walk-to-run program is perfect for first-time runners or those who are coming back to the sport after a layoff.
"Absolutely loved this program! It was so motivating to see everyone's progress and kept me on track much better than if I were following another program or app on my own!" --past UCAN5K participant
"This has been such a helpful program for me, first when I wanted to start running and then this year when I needed help getting back into a running routine. And as a lone runner for so long, I had no idea how fun it is to run with others until this year's program!" --past UCAN5K participant
"I'm so grateful! I don't think I would have been able to do this without support! I am so pleased with the program. Looking to continue my running!" --past UCAN5K participant
Weekly meet-ups (Sunday mornings) will take place at 8:00 AM, in person, on the following Sundays:
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26
**NOTE, WE WILL ALWAYS DO OUR BEST TO MAINTAIN THE PUBLISHED SCHEDULE, BUT THERE MAY BE CHANGES AT THE DISCRETION OF COACH DANA.
The training program costs $75 and includes 8 weeks of professional group run coaching, a team tech shirt, unlimited support from Coach Dana and Coach Gina, and top-notch motivation and accountability from Northern NJ's largest all-women's running, walking, and multi-sport group.
100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! Stick with us for 8 weeks and follow the program and if youre not happy well give you back every penny. What do we need from you? We need you to take the first step with us!
In addition to in-person sessions, workout schedules will be emailed weekly and are designed for individuals with limited to no running experience. Daily support will include wellness-related information, nutrition tips, and motivational posts, along with unlimited question/answer opportunities.
The program is led and moderated by JWS Founder and RRCA Certified Head Coach Dana Anello, with support from Coach Gina Vantuno, running coach, RYT 200 certified Yoga instructor and former L1 CrossFit instructor. You can learn more about Jersey Women Strong HERE [http://www.jerseywomenstrong.com/about/].
_QUESTIONS?_ Please contact Coach Dana at [email protected] [https://runsignup.com/Workouts%20will%20be%20posted%20weekly%20and%20are%20designed%20for%20individuals%20with%20limited%20to%20no%20running%20experience.%20In%20addition,%20daily%20Facebook%20support%20will%20include%20wellness-related%20information,%20nutrition%20tips%20and%20motivational%20posts,%20along%20with%20unlimited%20question/answer%20opportunities.]
Take this journey with us. UCAN5K WITH JERSEY WOMEN STRONG!
_GET FIT. GIVE BACK. CHANGE LIVES._
UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2025
