The Fitzgerald’s Lager Run 5K and The Nipper 2K are open to runners, joggers, strollers, & walkers and Benefits the Glen Ridge Community Fund.
Fitzgerald’s fees: 5K $35.00 inclusive of the RSU fee with a 10% USATF-NJ discount. Increasing to $40.00 beginning 12:00AM on April 9, 2025 then $45.00 on June 1.
The Nipper Two Kilometer Run: $25.00 inclusive of the RSU fee… Increasing to $30 on May 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We now have an option to run BOTH races for $60.00 inclusive of the RSU fee. Increasing to $70 on April 9, 2025 at 12:00AM
The Lager Run 5K Course is a USATF Certified, NET DOWN HILL route along the beautiful tree-lined, gas-lit streets of Glen Ridge, N.J. with a fast track finish. The race is also the USATF-NJ Masters Women’s 5K Championship but the event is open to all runners and walkers. $40 prior to 6/6/24 ; $50 6/6/24 and after. 10% discount for USATF NJ members prior to 6/6/24.
The Nipper 2K is a new course that is a fast net down hill course with a fast Hurrell Field track finish. USATF Certified: $30, no increase in price.
Commemorative New Balance singlets or there will be a limited supply cotton T’s to all registrants, top 100 M&F pint glass for the 5K plus medals to the first 180 finishers of The Nipper 2K.
This race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Fitzgerald’s Lager Run Update (post-race libations):
The State of NJ’s ABC requires us to issue wristbands to participants who wish to enjoy a post-race adult (alcohol) beverage. Participants can obtain their wristbands after picking up their bib at the Hoboken beer distribution tent, which is located near the baseball back-stop. This can be done before or after the race. Fitzgerald’s volunteers will check IDs to ensure participants are of legal age to consume adult beverages. (No bib, no id, no wristband). This additional step is mandated by the State of NJ-ABC.
Jun 14, 2026
Distance — Both Races
Type — Running
16:45
$51.60
Jun 14, 2026
Distance — 2K
Type — Running
16:45
$21.50
Jun 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:30
$30.10
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Glen Ridge.
Glen Ridge is a borough in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,802, an increase of 275 (+3.7%) from the 2010 census count of 7,527, which in turn reflected an increase of 256 (+3.5%) from the 7,271 counted in the 2000 census. The borough is one of a few in New Jersey preserving the use of gas lamps for street lighting.
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