The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT

Date
October 18, 2026
Location
Ridgefield, CT
Venue
41 Governor Street
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
Includes
Ridgefield Road Fest Long Sleeve Tee | TBD
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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary offers running events ranging from 1 mile to a half marathon, giving you options whether you're testing fitness or logging serious distance. Taking place on October 18, 2026, in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the event includes a 1-mile run, a 7-mile race, and a half marathon, with races starting at 7:15 AM from the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield. Entry fees range from $23.50 to $75.00 depending on distance and registration timing. This milestone year celebrates five decades of the Road Fest, making it an established community race with proven logistics. If you're traveling to Connecticut for fall racing, this multi-distance format means you can choose your challenge level and potentially find lodging that works for an early-morning start.

From the Race 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.**

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT?

The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT takes place on October 18, 2026. The race is held in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Where is The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT held?

The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K 2026 — Ridgefield, CT is held at 41 Governor Street in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

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