UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026
UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026 is a running race on August 30 – October 31, 2026 in Ridgewood, NJ, with an entry fee of $75.
- Date
- August 30 – October 31, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Location
- Ridgewood, NJ
- Price
- $75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for an 8-week in-person, all-women's training program that will prepare you to run a 5K (3.1 miles)!!! Our goal will be for you to cross the finish line at the To Infinity and Beyond 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (race entry fees are NOT included in UCAN5K registration fees).
Designed with the beginner runner in mind, this gradual, walk-to-run program is perfect for first-time runners or those who are coming back to the sport after a layoff.
"Absolutely loved this program! It was so motivating to see everyone's progress and kept me on track much better than if I were following another program or app on my own!" --past UCAN5K participant
"This has been such a helpful program for me, first when I wanted to start running and then this year when I needed help getting back into a running routine. And as a lone runner for so long, I had no idea how fun it is to run with others until this year's program!" --past UCAN5K participant
"I'm so grateful! I don't think I would have been able to do this without support! I am so pleased with the program. Looking to continue my running!" --past UCAN5K participant
Weekly meet-ups (Sunday mornings) will take place at 8:00 AM, in person, on the following Sundays:
8/30, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 and 10/25
**note, we will always do our best to maintain the published schedule, but there may be changes at the discretion of Coach Dana.
The training program costs $75 and includes 8 weeks of professional group run coaching, a team tech shirt, a discounted JWS membership code should you choose to continue after the program ends, unlimited support from Coach Dana, and top-notch motivation and accountability from northern NJ's largest all-women's running, walking, and multi-sport group.
100% money-back guarantee! Stick with us for 8 weeks and follow the program — and if you’re not happy we’ll give you back every penny. What do we need from you? We need you to take the first step with us!
In addition to in-person sessions, workout schedules will be emailed weekly and are designed for individuals with limited to no running experience. Daily support will include wellness-related information, nutrition tips, and motivational posts, along with unlimited question/answer opportunities.
The program is led and moderated by JWS Founder and RRCA Certified Head Coach Dana Anello. You can learn more about Coach Dana here.
Questions? Please contact Coach Dana at dana@jerseywomenstrong.com
Take this journey with us. UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong!
Get fit. Give back. Change lives.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Falls, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgewood, NJ
Population
26,076
as of 2023
City Elevation
102 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
33
Days to train
- Race
- UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong - Fall 2026
- Date
- August 30 – October 31, 2026
- Location
- Ridgewood, NJ
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Aug 30, 2026