North Jersey Masters 5K Beginner Running Program
Updated
Wednesday, March 31, 2027, first start 9:30 AM, in Multiple Locations (Saddle River County Park / Ridgewood and Glen Rock Duck Ponds). Distances: 5K. Entry from $125.
Course and race notes
The North Jersey Masters Beginner Running Program is a fun, supportive, 8-week learn how to run program geared towards beginners new to running and to those returning to running after a break.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING IF YOU HAVE VACATION PLANS. NO PRIOR RUNNING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Wednesday, March 31
To Monday, May 31, 2027 · in 144 days
Start time
9:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Saddle River County Park / Ridgewood and Glen Rock Duck Ponds
Multiple Locations, NJ 07450
Area: New Jersey, New York City
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$125
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Apr 11 (in 155 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in Multiple Locations
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for March 31.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Little Falls, NJ (8.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:43 AM – 7:19 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Wednesday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Tue Mar 30
Where to stay
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