ABOUT THE RUN
The Canary 5K — a women’s only race and celebration! 🏃♀️
Flat, fast, and USATF-NJ certified at Overpeck Park, then dance it out at the Silent Dance Party with pizza from Amici’s.
Inspired by Amelia Earhart, this race is ready to take off — soar with us! ✈️
Canary Run supports YWCA of Northern New Jersey.
FAST FAQS
LOCATION
199 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
USATF-NJ Grand Prix
(500 points)
Award Categories
Top 3 for Overall and Age Groups
Under 15, 15-19, 20-24 and 5 yr age groups
through 85+
FEES
Run / Walk and Silent Dance Party
TBD
Entry fees are non-refundable and participation in the race is non-transferable, including all elements of registration: such as bibs, materials, et cetera. The race director reserves the right to change the format of the race at any time without option for refund, this includes but is not limited to event cancellation, date change, or changing completely to a virtual platform.
FLOW
5:30 pm – Check-in/Registration Opens
7:00 pm – Race Start
7:30 pm – Silent Dance Party Celebration
Each participant receives a headset with 3 different channel options that seamlessly stream music to you.
Celebration includes pizza courtesy of Amici's Pizza
9:30 pm – Event Concludes
AWARDS
Age group awards (M&F) Top 3 Awarded
14 and under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Awards Notes: Awards will be distributed as official results are posted at the Awards Area. There will be no awards ceremony.
RACE SWAG
TO THE FIRST 50 REGISTRANTS
WOMEN'S CUT
TANK TOP
GOODIE BAG
SURPRISE GIFT!
The mission of the YWCA Northern New Jersey is dedicated to empowering women, eliminating racism and to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Blue Penguin Productions through the Canary 5K is excited to partner with such a wonderful organization. Please help support their mission.
BACKGROUND
Our goal for several years has been to create a Women's Only Race on a balmy summer's night. The date we landed on just so happened to line up with the birth of Amelia Earhart, a woman who pushed boundaries and defied gender roles from a very young age.
The first plane Amelia Earhart owned, “The Canary”, helped her take off in championing the advancement of women in aviation. So, what better name for this race than the Canary 5K? The name speaks strength, determination, passion, and vision! These are the qualities that we recognize and celebrate.
From the time that Earhart passed her flying test in 1921, she was breaking records. Her tenacity and ingenuity inspires women today to push past the sound barrier.
Now for you history buffs, we know that the picture on the home page doesn’t show Amelia with her “Canary” plane, but it does show where her vision and passion took her.
So Soar to New Heights with us in the Canary 5K and enjoy the silent dance party after!
