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: SIGNUP HERE 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
Course & Travel Notes
On race day, expect typical early December weather with highs around 45°F and lows near 31°F, so bundle up in layers and bring a rain jacket since there's a 37% chance of measurable precipitation. The Holiday Hustle 5K takes place at just 75 feet of elevation in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, making it an accessible course for runners of all levels. Sunrise occurs at 7:06 AM, well before the 9:30 AM start time, and the nearest airport is Teterboro Airport (TEB), conveniently located only 1.9 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 75 ft elevation☀️ Typically 45°F / 31°F · 37% chance of rain✈️ Teterboro Airport (TEB) — 1.9 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ridgefield Park, NJ.
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
When is Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ?
Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ takes place on December 6, 2026. The race is held in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
Where is Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ held?
Holiday Hustle 5K- A festive 5K with a sweet finish 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ is held at Overpeck County Park - Pavilion at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
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