The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th ANNIVERSARY: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, & Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT
Date
October 18, 2026
Location
Ridgefield, CT
Venue
Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield
Start Time
7:15 AM
Entry Fee
$23.50 – $75.00
Events
Ridgefield Road Fest Half-Marathon, Ridgefield Road Fest 7-miler, Iris Fund 5K, Iris Fund Team Only - Half Marathon, Iris Fund Team Only - 7-Miler, Iris Fund Team Only-5K
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
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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th ANNIVERSARY: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, & Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ridgefield, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
