
Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Riverdale, NJ, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
The Borough of Riverdale is hosting our 8th Annual First Responders 5k Run & Walk on September 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Independence Park, 2 Dalton Drive, Riverdale, N.J. 07457. This is a road course and features two (2) water stops. This event benefits the first responders of the Riverdale Police Department, Riverdale Fire Department, and Pompton Lakes Riverdale First Aid Squad.
It's a disposable chip timed event.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wanaque Raymond Dam, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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Annual Riverdale First Responders 5k Run and Walk
Sep 19, 2026