Early Registration is Tuesday for 5K Race With Ridge Runners

Are you faster than a Ridge High School runner? Even if you aren't, the Ridge cross country and track & field teams invite the public to join in their 5K race, one-mile walk and Kids Race scheduled for March 27.

The third annual races and walk to raise funds for the teams is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on March 27 at Mountain Park, at Martinsville Road and Mountain Road in Basking Ridge. The USATF-certified 5K course is a flat-looped trail through the park. Water stations and professional race timing will be provided, with splits given at the one and two mile marks. 

The benefit event is sponsored by the Ridge Runners Booster Club to raise money for needed equipment for both teams. Needed equipment includes ellipticals, weights, and storage, according to a news release from the organizers.

The race and walk also is another opportunity to join the running community of the Basking Ridge area in racing with some of the top high school runners in Somerset County!

 The race registration fee is $20, and must be received by Tuesday, March 15 to receive a long sleeve T-shirt and enter into a door prize giveaway. Awards will be given by age group. The late and race-day registration fee is $25.

Anyone interested in being a sponsor for the event and having a company logo or name printed on the event T-shirt can contact Ridge Runners by email.

Information also can be obtained through that email. 

Event details and the registration form can be obtained online.