Connecticut · Half Marathon · 5K · 7 Miles
The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K
The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K is a half marathon, 5K and 7 Miles event held in Ridgefield, Connecticut. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Ridgefield, CT
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 7 Miles
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- No official elevation profile published; organizer describes a few gradual climbs, then rolling terrain, with a fast downhill final mile.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $80.50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:15 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 86% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 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 s…
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The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K: common questions
- When is the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K held?
- In Ridgefield, Connecticut.
- What distances does the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 7 Miles.
- How many people run the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80.50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K start?
- 7:15 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Ridgefield Road Fest 50th Anniversary: 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?
- about 50°F at the start, 86% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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