The beloved Ridgefield Half-Marathon is celebrating its 48th year in 2025 with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded race lineup. Now called The Ridgefield Road Fest, this reimagined event will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, and will feature three race distances: the Half-Marathon, the Seven-Miler, and the newly introduced Iris Fund 5K. All races will finish at the event’s beneficiary, The Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, turning the day into a community-wide celebration of fitness and philanthropy.
The Half-Marathon and Seven-Miler will wind through Ridgefield’s scenic Silver Spring area, while the 5K will follow a shorter course near the starting line. The addition of the Iris Fund 5K strengthens the event’s ongoing partnership with The Iris Fund, founded by Ridgefield resident Brittney Crystal to raise awareness about preterm birth in honor of her daughter, Iris. The Iris Fund has long supported the race and is known for treating finishers to post-race burgers from Chez Lenard.
"We wanted to create an event that celebrates running, community, and giving back," said Megan Searfoss, owner of Ridgefield Running (CT Run Co.). "The Ridgefield Road Fest brings together competitive athletes, casual runners, and families in a fun, supportive environment while benefiting two incredible causes."
Following the races, participants and spectators are invited to Ridgefield Road Fest Central at the Boys & Girls Club for a post-race celebration featuring food, music, and festivities. “We’re excited to make the finish line experience even more memorable for runners and their supporters,” said Amy Stozinic, race director at CT Run Co.
Event Details:
- Event: The Ridgefield Road Fest
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Location: Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club, Ridgefield, CT
- Races: Half-Marathon, Seven-Miler, Iris Fund 5K
- Beneficiaries: Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club, The Iris Fund
For more information and to register, visit [Event Website].
About the Organizers & Beneficiaries
The Ridgefield Road Fest is produced by CT Run Co., which was voted Best Running Store in America in 2022. CT Run Co. operates four run-specialty stores: Brookfield Running, Ridgefield Running, Darien Running, and Darien Running at Chelsea Piers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield provides programs in five core areas—The Arts, Character & Leadership, Education, Health & Life Skills, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation—offering school-aged children meaningful opportunities after school and during vacations.
The Iris Fund, founded in memory of Iris Crystal Aleman, is dedicated to eliminating preterm birth by funding research to uncover the biological triggers of labor. The organization also advocates for and supports high-risk pregnancies.
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