Sun, Oct 18, 2026

50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K

Ridgefield, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

Half Marathon7 Miles5K

Entry is $33.50 now and rises to $39.50 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $6.

About the 50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K

The course starts on East Ridge Road, outside a youth activity center that serves as both the start and finish, with a few gradual climbs early on before settling into rolling terrain through southern Ridgefield. A fast downhill brings you back into downtown and to the finish. Several distance options make this a flexible morning for runners at different points in their training.

The race benefits the youth center at the start line, and the 5K portion raises money for the Iris Fund, which supports families affected by premature birth and high-risk pregnancies. A raffle tied to donations adds something extra to the morning beyond the racing itself.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

424finishers

1:20:34winner

2:01:14median

3:23:45cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Rooney (1:20:34) · Michael Mattelson (1:21:25) · Noah Levine (1:26:25)

7 Miles · 2025 results

232finishers

39:31winner

1:08:14median

2:52:19cutoff

Top 3: MJ DeMartin (39:31) · Mark Sudbey (41:16) · Alex Flores (42:47)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

88finishers

20:35winner

31:35median

57:33cutoff

Top 3: Charlotte Lee (20:35) · Austin Hochman (20:37) · Myles Diffey (22:23)

The 50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K has been held every year since at least 2017. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles10/18/2026 07:15$66

7 Miles10/18/2026 07:15$60

3.1 Miles10/18/2026 07:30$45

13.1 Miles10/18/2026 07:15$59

7 Miles10/18/2026 07:15$49

3.1 Miles10/18/2026 07:30$34

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Common Questions About the 50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K

Will I finish last at the 50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:01:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:23:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 424 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 50th Anniversary Ridgefield Road Fest 1/2 Marathon, 7-Miler, and Iris Fund 5K?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:20:34 while the median finisher took 2:01:14. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.