Run the Ridge 5K - New Port Richey
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Run the Ridge 5K - New Port Richey
The Run the Ridge 5K is the inaugural 5K organized by the River Ridge High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs, held at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, Florida. The event distance is 5K (3.1 miles).
Registration opens October 27, 2026 and closes February 6, 2027. Registration fees are $20 for students in high school or younger and $30 for all other participants; an optional race t-shirt is available for $20. Shirts are 100% polyester moisture-wicking fabric. To guarantee a shirt, registration and shirt purchase must be completed by January 15, 2027. Additional shirts may be available on race day while supplies last.
The course is a flat, two-loop cross country route around the River Ridge High School campus, with the start and finish on the school track. Surface composition is approximately 65% asphalt and 35% packed trail, with minimal elevation change.
Awards for the inaugural race include custom bobblehead trophies for the top 5 male and top 5 female overall finishers. Age group awards will be presented to the top 2 male and top 2 female finishers in each division: ages 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus.
The event supports the River Ridge High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs and aims to promote running, healthy lifestyles, and the local running community in Pasco County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
