Sun, Dec 6, 2026

The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

The course rolls through Ridgefield Park with enough elevation change to make the back half feel rewarding. The descent into the finish brings you onto a track, and the route is USATF certified. It is named for Chris Conway, and proceeds go to a local nonprofit that supports children with special needs in the community.

Parking is at the high school, at the bottom of Morningside Lane, or on side streets nearby. Give yourself extra time to park and walk over. After the race, there is an indoor and outdoor BBQ with a live DJ and post-race refreshments.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

177finishers

15:48winner

28:45median

54:45cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Rathbun (15:48) · Kyle Price (16:09) · Damian Alvarado (16:18)

The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 20, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles12/6/2026 09:30$35

1 Mile12/6/2026 09:30$25

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Common Questions About the The Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk

Will I finish last at the Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 28:45, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (177 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Chris Conway Memorial Run and 1 Mile Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 15:48 while the median finisher took 28:45. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.