Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Race Day Schedule and Location
The Race to Build 5K and 1-Mile Walk features a competitive 5K on a USATF Official Certified Course and a 1-Mile walk/fun run. The 5K will be a USATF Grand Prix Series worth 500 points. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County and their efforts to build and advocate for affordable housing in northern New Jersey.
🏃 USATF-Certified 5K Course 👟 Grand Prix Event – 500 Points 📅 Saturday, November 7th, 2026 📍 Overpeck Park | 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park NJ 👥 Check-in: 7:30 AM 🕙 Walk Start: 8:30 AM 🕙 Race Start: 9:00 AM 🥇 Closing Ceremony/Medals: 10:15 AM–11:00 AM
Age Groups and Medals
All ages are welcome to participate!
Medals: Male and female categories in age groups of 5 years (6 medals per age group/102 medals in all)
Medal Categories: Under 12, 12-14, to 85+
About Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County
Our Mission is to provide decent, affordable, homes for hardworking Bergen County Families.
At Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, we transform lives by making the dream of homeownership a reality for low to moderate income families. Through innovative partnerships and community collaboration, we help moderate- to low-income families build a solid foundation for the future—one home at a time.
We don’t just build houses — we build stability, opportunity, and community.
5K
1 mile