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 Ridgewood Run 5K on Monday, May 25, 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 thi
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UCAN5K with Jersey Women Strong – Spring 2026 2026 — Ridgewood, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ridgewood, 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
