Events
USATF Grand Prix Event
Event Description
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.
USATF Certfied Race Map
Dog Walkers - 1-Mile Walk
Bringing your dog(s) along for the 1-Mile Walk?
Please Note the following:
- Dogs are welcome to participate in the 1-Mile Walk ONLY
- Dogs are not allowed to participate in the 5K
- All dogs must be leashed during the entire duration of the event
- All dog owners must line-up at the rear of the start line, so that walkers without dogs are in the front
- Owners are expected to clean up after their dogs
- Be sure to stop by the table for Mind Body Paws to pickup a doggie bag for your walking partner!
Contact Form
Event Location
Overpeck Park - Amphitheater
199 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 US
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Packet Pickup
Come grab your bib and shirt early and get a special store discount at the store.
Roadrunner Sports
65 Rte 4, Paramus, NJ 07652
Friday November 6th - 4PM to 7PM
