Clifton
RoadRunners

The Friendliest

Running Club in New Jersey™

The Clifton Roadrunners Club has welcomed runners fast, slow, and in between for over 40 years! If you're a competitive runner, a newcomer, or anything in between, we'd love to have you join us!

We are a USATF-sanctioned running club that competes in races from one mile to half-marathons, and our members range from sprinters to marathoners.

Check out our site, send us a note, reach out to our private Facebook group, or feel free to show up at one of our informal get-togethers to run a mile (or 10) with us! We'll give you the support you need, and we'd love for you to become part of our team of 100+ families!

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Upcoming Team Events: Please Join Us

Big Bang Mile
Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733, USA
A Master's championship ONE-mile race for Men and Women. Registration is now open.
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Three Bridges 5-Mile Run
Aug 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:05 AM
Readington Township, 467 Main St, Three Bridges, NJ 08887, USA
This five-mile race is a Co-ed championship, so men and women are encouraged to attend so we can field our strongest team.
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USATF-NJ Cross-Country 5k Championship
Aug 24, 2025, 8:00 AM
Far Hills, Natirar Park Trail, Far Hills, NJ 07931, USA
Held at scenic Natirar Park, the course is not very technical (not rocky or uneven), though it is full of challenging hills. Join your teammates for a fun end-of-summer event.
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Clifton Samra 5k Run
Sep 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Clifton, 900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013, USA
DATE IS TENTATIVE. The RoadRunners have supported this race for years. Proceeds go to the Samra Police Fund, in honor of John Samra, Clifton police officer killed in the line of duty. PLEASE consider running or volunteering. It's a great event from start to finish, with a real community feel.
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Haworth 5k
Sep 27, 2025, 8:30 AM
Haworth, 142 Terrace St, Haworth, NJ 07641, USA
A Masters Men Championship.
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Long Beach Island 12k
Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 AM
Barnegat Township, Barnegat Township, NJ, USA
An All-Divisions Championship for 2025. Note that only the 12k is a championship race, so do not sign up for the 18k.
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Harrington Park 5k
Nov 01, 2025, 8:00 AM
Harrington Park School, 191 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640, USA
An open women's championship event!
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Tuesday night track runs
Tuesday nights, 6:45 pm warmup; 7 pm start.
Riverside County Park, Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
Pace running to build your speediness! Check FB page or your captain for winter locations.
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Saturday morning runs
Saturday mornings at 9 am
Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
Long runs with club members, 9 am (8 am during the summer months). Please see our Facebook page for the latest schedule.
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Bloomin' 5k & 1-Mile Walk 2025
Apr 27, 2025, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Main Memorial Park, Clifton, 350 Piaget Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011, USA
For the hungry and homeless, the Bloomin' 5k is a race near and dear to Clifton RoadRunners' hearts. Please support this vital cause, and walk, run, or volunteer for those in need.
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A note from the RoadRunners leadership

As we end 2024, your Clifton RoadRunners leadership wanted to thank you and reflect on another successful year. There was a change in leadership and change can be difficult for some people, so we wanted to assure you that we take your faith in us seriously and hope that the club can continue to grow and adapt to the changing running environment.

After years of discussion, we were finally able to develop and adopt Club By-Laws. These By-Laws set the process for club activities including organization structure, teams and social media. The RoadRunners Club wants to upload our moniker of “The Friendliest Running Club” and the by-laws set the foundation.

We have also increased participation in the Board and hope to continue that process in 2025.This year: Gregory took over communication from Raquel, Raquel and James learned how to captain the USATF teams, Dolly and James assisted the Board with the bylaws, Dolly volunteered for the Scholarship Committee, Raquel started the food collection for St. Peter’s Haven, Edgar and Dolly joined the membership committee and your Board members- Annemarie, George, Cathy, Carole, Antoinette, Jim, Raquel and Gregory met monthly to continue these activities and plan for the future. We also had enough volunteers at the NYC Marathon to gain an extra bib for Clifton's NYRR members. Lisa has volunteered to coordinate for 2025. Carole is working on bun run season and great to see the dates filling up!

We are hoping to have members write up their running experiences for the website that Jim keeps updated, we are hoping that all committees grow and are looking for volunteers for clothing- jackets and team singlets; reviving the InterClub Challenge and more! This club is your club and will continue with your participation. Looking forward to bun run season and a great 2025!

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The Friendliest Running Club in New Jersey™

One of the oldest running clubs in New Jersey, the Clifton Roadrunners have been running the streets and trails of New Jersey together for over 45 years!

We are a USA Track and Field-recognized organization that takes part in all New Jersey USATF events,

and our affiliation with the New York Road Runners gets members special benefits,

including opportunities to run in events like the New York Marathon.

OUR RUNNING COMMUNITY:
Whether you have been running for years, are looking to join the running scene, or just would like to get in shape, the Roadrunners are just like you.

We feature:
• informal group runs
• speed workouts
• winter bun runs

• team races

• year-round social get-togethers

• experienced running advice

• running gear and equipment discounts
• THE lowest membership fee of the major NJ running clubs

There is no obligation to run races, or train regularly,

although you are certainly invited to take part in any and all our activities.

We know that running is often a solitary activity,

but staying motivated is where belonging to a community of friends comes in.

Check out our site, join our private Facebook group, or stop by any of our listed gatherings.

The Clifton Roadrunners embody the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and loyalty.

But above all, we support each other and make running fun!