Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish
Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Ridgefield Park, NJ, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Kick off the holiday season with a fun and festive run for all ages! It’s the SWEETEST run of the season! 🍪☕️👟 Lace up, laugh loud, and get ready for the Holiday Hustle 5k — where holiday cheer meets sweet goodness! Presented by Fleet Feet Northern NJ and Asics! Enjoy a flat and fast, USATF Certified 5-kilometer course.
Run, walk, or prance like a reindeer through Overpeck Park and cross the finish line to a well-deserved reward: warm cocoa, fresh cookies, and all the cozy holiday vibes. 🎅✨ Santa Costumes included for the first 500 participants
Whether you’re running for a personal best or strolling with friends and family, this is the perfect way to stay active, spread joy, and soak up the holiday spirit.
Fast or not-so-fast, everyone leaves smiling (and maybe with a cookie crumb or two).
📅 Date: 12/6/2026
📍 Location: Overpeck Park
🕘 Start Time: 9.30am
🎁 Includes: Race entry, medal, Santa suit, cocoa & cookies, and holiday fun for all ages
Don’t wait — lace up, bring your friends, and get ready to run, sip, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Details:
- Parking at Pavilion Overpeck Park
- Bathrooms
- Race volunteers
- Post-run food and drink
Training Programs:
Program Start Date: October 12, 2026
Program Schedule:
Westfield: Thursday 6:30pm and Saturday 8:30am
Ridgewood: Wednesday 6:30pm and Saturday 8:30am
Program Length: 8 weeks
Program Fee: $150 (early bird $120 until 9/13/26)
Race Entry Discount: $20
Already completed a 5K or graduated from a run/walk program and ready for what’s next? No Boundaries 5K training program is an eight-week, coach-led program designed to help you run your next 5K with more strength, confidence, and consistency. You’ll get structure, support from mentors, and the motivation of a community alongside you. This is a running-focused program for participants who want to build on the achievement of finishing a 5K. You’ll learn how to run stronger, steadier, and feel more confident from start to finish.
Participant Perks:
A supportive and welcoming community of runners
Guidance from experienced coaches and mentors who have been in your shoes
Saucony short sleeve training shirt
Activations such as Saucony shoe demos and giveaways
Exclusive Fleet Feet gear up opportunities
Weekly newsletters with tips, education and resources to guide your training
An 8 week step-by-step training plan that builds confidence and fitness safely
Events
Typical Conditions
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
48°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Teterboro Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
About Ridgefield Park, NJ
Population
13,167
as of 2023
City Elevation
78 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Dec 6, 2026