The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K
The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Ridgefield, CT, with entry fees from $28.50 to $61.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Price
- $28.50–$61
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
October 18, 2026
Ridgefield Half-Marathon | 7:15 AM
Ridgefield 7-Miler | 7:15 AM
Iris Fund 5K | 7:30 AM
These races feature classic fall New England scenery. The races are beginner-friendly, and you will run through some of the prettiest roads in Fairfield County! The race starts on East Ridge Road, just above The Boys and Girls Club of Ridgefield, with a few gradual climbs to keep you honest. It then settles into a nice rolling course that winds through southern Ridgefield for two loops that showcase some of the flattest miles in the town. With a fast downhill into downtown Ridgefield and back to the Boys and Girls Club, where you're sure to finish strong and smiling!
This race’s primary benefactor is the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield. The Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield is a national award-winning youth activity center designed to offer programs for school-aged children after school and during vacations in five core areas: The Arts, Character & Leadership, Education, Health & Life Skills, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation.
The 5K proudly supports The Iris Fund, founded in loving memory of Iris Crystal Aleman. Dedicated to ending the heartbreak of prematurity, the Fund fuels research into the triggers of labor and supports families facing high-risk pregnancies and loss.
**Everyone who donates $10 or more to the Boys & Girls Club through the registration platform (RunSignUp) will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes! Donating $25 will get you two entries. We will be raffling off items to be announced at a later time.**
Events
Weather
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
62°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury Muni Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgefield, CT
City Elevation
651 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K
Oct 18, 2026