Bergen Runners

Woodcliff Lake Run Post-Race Party in Truly Sichuan
2018-06-10 02:30 - 04:30 (America/New_York) | Truly Sichuan, 31 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, New Jersey
After the Woodcliff Lake 5K/10K, Bergen Runners awarded themselves with a full-course Sichuan feast at the newly opened Truly Sichuan in Ridgewood.
Owing to an active lifestyle and exercise routine, we were able to enjoy the delicious homemade-like cuisine guilt-free. The restaurant featured a wide range of all-time popular dishes as well as an exciting seasonal selection. This is truly one of the best and most authentic Chinese Sichuan restaurants in Bergen County and is worthy of many return visits.

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Woodcliff Lake Run
2018-06-09 23:30 - 2018-06-10 02:30 | New Jersey
32nd Annual Run for Education on paved, USATF certified course with tree-lined residential streets with water stops and posted mile markers. 10K, 5K, Fun Run and a Dunk Tank — fun for the entire family and for a good cause!! ALL proceeds go directly back to the local schools.
Bergen Runners brought the party to the next town Woodcliff Lake on Sunday June 10th, 2018. This beautiful town offered two irresistible courses to our runners: a scenery 10K route across the lake reservoir and mixed with a few rolling hills; and a fairly flat 5K course that is partial to personal record setting.
This June weather was also perfect, and we knew we were in for a treat. Our club members continued to deliver outstanding performance, distance themselves from other competing runner and claim many age-group medals. All top 3 medals of one age-group (Female 45-49) were awarded to our winners amid thunderous cheers from other Bergen Runners.
As always, many thanks to our organizers, volunteers, photographers and cheerleaders. On this day we celebrated and embraced another milestone on our running journey.
See you all at the next run!
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Woman Mini 10K
2018-06-08 23:00 - 2018-06-09 01:00 | Central Park New York
Join us for the NYRR New York Mini 10K, a race just for women. This race was made for you! It’s the world’s original women-only road race, founded in 1972 and named for the miniskirt, and it empowers women of all ages and fitness levels to be active and feel great on the run.
“Mini” stands for mini-skirt or mini marathon, it’s NYRR legendary race director Fred Lebow’s creation 45 years ago – when women weren’t encouraged to go outside to run. Today, bunch of Bergen female Runners with other 8,300 women participated on this symbolic run for both Rising New York Road Runners and 10K events. We had couple runners to volunteer as course marshals also. The temperature was warm but overall was a very pleasant morning in Central Park. All the runners received a medal and a flower, it’s the best place to be in New York City today.
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Saturday Group Run
2018-06-08 22:30 - 23:30 | Overpeck County Park, Leonia, New Jersey
Our regular weekly group run in Overpeck County Park.

Woodcliff Lake Run Practice Run
2018-06-08 22:30 - 23:30 | Woodcliff Middle School, 134 Woodcliff Ave, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
A day before Woodcliff 5k/10K Run, Bergen Runners organized a practice run to test this scenic course.

Global Running Day
2018-06-05 | Virtual
Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. It doesn’t matter how fast you run or how far you go—what’s important is that you take part, and how you do it is up to you. Run a lap around your block, take your dog for a long walk, or call your friends for a pick-up game in the park. The important thing is that you have fun being active—and you inspire others to join you.
Bergen Runners participated in the Global Running Day and pledged to run 259 miles on this special day. We ran around the clock: some woke up at the crack of dawn and ran; others squeezed in a run over their lunch breaks; still many ran after a long day of work. As a group, we tallied an impressive total distance of 337.54 miles which is equivalent to 12.88 marathons! What an inspiring day that motivated all of us to run, regardless where and when we ran!

Tenafly Run Post Race Party
2018-06-03 02:30 - 04:30 | Joyce Chinese Cusine, River Edge, New Jersey
Bergen Runners crossed the finish line and rendezvoused at Joyce Chinese Cusine after the TEF Tenafly 5k run. 40+ people including runners, cheerleaders, volunteers and photographers enjoyed an epic post-race party. What better way to celebrate a mid-year gathering than a double-surprise birthday party for our most beautiful captains? The celebration ended up with a lucky winner, Rachel Lu, beating four other contenders and drawing the 2018 TCS New York Marathon guaranteed entry! Congratulations Rachel!
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Tenafly 5K Run
2018-06-03 00:00 - 13:00 | Tenafly Middle School, 10 Sunset Ln, Tenafly, NJ, 07670, United States
“Veni, vedi, vici “. We came, we ran, we conquered. Unhindered by the battles and triumphs in River Edge and Ridgewood, warriors from the Bergen Runners were victorious again at Sunday’s Tenafly 5K run. This event marked the third consecutive commanding victory at Bergen county township races for the group. Bergen Runner’s Tenafly regional captain Joanna mobilized a large local troop comprised of runners, cheerleaders and photographers. Assisted by non-Tenafly runners, this event was transformed into a Bergen Runners club festival. The race organizer pampered runners with fresh cut flowers, live music, Fiji water and pasta dinner donated by local restaurants. All of these perks were offered to runners at a meager registration fee which is why this race was considered one of the best value races by seasoned local race runners. Bergen Runners reciprocated the organizer’s hospitality with a wide participation and top 3 placement across different age groups. Bergen Runners’ stellar results and strong participation at the Tenafly 5K showcased our athleticism and diverse representation from townships across NJ.
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Run with Your Kids
2018-06-01 22:45 - 23:30 | Ridgewood Duck Pond

Runner's Seminar with Jerry Yoo - Injury prevention for runners
2018-06-01 22:00 - 2018-06-02 11:00 | Ridgewood Duck Pond
Combining passion and science takes your running to the next level. The first and most basic rule of running is safety and injury prevention — they allow for mental and physical fitness and sustainability for years to come. After all, we are all in this for the long run, in distance and in time.
Today Dr. Jerry Yoo and Dr. Ken from Next Level Sports Physical Therapy gave the Bergen Runners and affiliated club members a valuable seminar on running forms and injury prevention. Both experienced and novice runners found the advice, tips and Q&A very helpful and educational.
After a brief warm up led by the experts, the runners continued their routine weekend distance runs. Everyone seemed to hold back a little bit today to prepare for tomorrow’s highly anticipated Tenafly 5K Race.
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Road Runner Sports Shopping/Gear Night
2018-05-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Road Runner Sports, 65 E Route 4 West, Paraums, NJ, 07652, United States
Road Runner Sports hosted a private Sports Shopping/Gear night for Bergen Runners to help our runners find properly fitted running shoes. Many runners came with their whole family after a long day at work. Expert speaker, refreshments, 1-on-1 running analysis and individual shoe fitting were provided. Runners also enjoyed a 10%-25%(VIP) discount on any purchase at the event and were eligible to enter into a raffle.
After the treadmill running analysis, runners received a custom analysis on the best fitted running shoe type, e.g., “neutral” or “stability” and cushion level. Thanks to the new 3-D Foot Scanner, Rebecca Tang found out that she had been wearing shoes that were one size too small which had caused bruises on her toenail after the marathon relay last month!
Many runners got a new pair of running shoes for themselves and for their family while kids enjoy food and refreshments (thanks to the friendly and attentive staff). We had a fun & educational shopping experience at the store and can’t wait to put on the new shoes for the next run!
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Ridgewood 10K Run
2018-05-27 23:00 - 2018-05-28 00:00 | Ridgewood, NJ
What could be a better way to spend Memorial Day at than a raving race at Fred d’Elia Ridgewood Run 2018 10K with your fellow runners? A dozen of Bergen Running Club members crashed this premier road race in Northern Jersey today and finished the run with outstanding results and personal records.
For a few of our elite runners, today was their first-ever 10K race, even though they have well advanced to further distances (such as Half Marathon) and bigger races. A whopping record of 44:49! For some of our courageous apprentices, they finished the race at the speed that pleasantly surprised themselves. Thanks to our Team Captain and Cheerleaders, because of you, the race is not just an exciting episode, but also a fond memory for a long time to come.
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Rockland Lake Park BBQ Run
2018-05-26 01:00 - 05:30 | Rockland Lake Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY
A group of avid Bergen Running Club members needed no excuses to gather for an epic pre-summer BBQ at the scenic Rockland Start Park to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend. Following a practice run ahead of the Tenafly 5K on the first Sunday of June, (spoiler: Stay tuned for this event! ), Bergen Runners brought their home-cooked food to the beautiful lakeside state park for a fun “Run-and-Grill-BBQ” gathering.
The group enjoyed an afternoon of activities, food and desserts as the participants bantered and exchanged stories and workout and diet tips.
The day ended with a video recording of the runners’ signature “Race and Cheer” posture. Whether running fulfills a passion, a need for speed or both, it inevitably connects our body and mind. In some instances, it may even allow for our mind to transcend our physical limitation and achieve the unthinkable.
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Run with Your Kids
2018-05-25 22:30 - 2018-05-26 11:30 | Ridgewood Duck Pond
A cute running buddy joined us today and kids love it!

Tenafly 5K Practice Run
2018-05-25 22:30 - 23:30 | Tenafly Middle School, 10 Sunset Ln, Tenafly, NJ, 07670, United States
Practice run for 6/3 Tenafly 5K route. Meet at the Tenafly Middle School parking lot at 7:30am.
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Run with Your Kids
2018-05-19 23:00 - 2018-05-20 08:00 | Ridgewood Duck Pond
Calling all the parents! Our new running program – Run with Your Kids和孩子一起爱跑步 started today ! It’s Bergen Runners way to kick off the Summer. We will meet once a week in the morning. It’s a group run program for all ages and fun activities especially for the families.

Brooklyn Half Marathon
2018-05-18 22:00 - 2018-05-19 13:00 | Brooklyn, New York
Bergen Runners took the battle field to Brooklyn, the most popular borough of New York City on May 19th, 2019. Attracted us was not the famous Graffiti street arts or the Brooklyn hipster pizza, but the widely-celebrated 13.1 Miles half marathon course starting from Brooklyn Museum/Prospect Park to the shoreline of Coney Island.
A crowd of 25,000 was fueled with excitement despite of a bit of chilly rain and the long wait time at the beginning line. Our experienced racers turned the drizzles into a full-course cooling system to play to our full advantage. Personal records were set and results well-exceeded expectations for the many of us.
At the finish line by the shoreline, a carnival-like setting awaited for the soaked racers with loads of cheering. Looking back, the course was full of Brooklyn historical landmarks and features, yet reasonably challenging. Can’t wait to come back here next year!
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Saturday Group Run
2018-05-11 23:00 - 2018-05-12 08:00 | Ridgewood Duck Pond
Our weekly regular group run in Saddle River County Park.

Saturday Group Run
2018-05-04 22:30 - 23:30 | New Jersey
Two group runs took place today at Ridgewood Duck Pond and Overpeck Park.

New Jersey Marathon
2018-04-28 22:00 - 2018-04-29 04:00 | Long Branch New Jersey
On the chilly and windy Sunday morning of April 29th, 2018, the Bergen Runners arose before dawn in packs to conquer the courses of full, half marathon and 4-person relay. There was something for everyone. Bergen runners were joined by other local clubs in Jersey and almost 50 athletes showed up proud and strong.
For our elite runners, this was the race that knocks the door open to the 2019 Boston Marathon or sets another personal record; for others we just wanted to be there for the “pancake-flat” scenery course, company of the fellow runners and the after-race beach party.
The rain stopped right before the race and the sun shined out right after; A perfect race and party day! Big thanks go to all the volunteers for your cheers, photographs, and home-felt team tent full of food, drinks and laughter.
Media coverage
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Saturday Group Run
2018-04-27 23:00 - 2018-04-28 00:00 | Ridgewood Duck Pond
Our regular Saturday Group Run in Saddle River Park. Sam Liu came to take photos for runners and also prep the equipment for the New Jersey Marathon on the next day.

Cherry Blossom Run
2018-04-20 23:00 - 2018-04-21 00:00 | Branch Brook Park, Newark, New Jersey
All but a few have heard of the stunning Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C. in the spring. Yet it is not widely known that there are spectacular Cherry Blossoms as well in Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. On this beautiful spring day on April 21, 2018, Bergen Runners organized a Theme Run to enjoy the magnificent view that springtime had to offer.
The Branch Brook Park loop is a 4.3 mile loop trail that is suitable for runners of all skill levels. After taking the group photo in front of the “Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart”, which looks identical to the “Notre-Dame de Paris”, our runners broke out into several smaller groups based on their skill levels. Even though groups were running at different paces, they all enchanted by the marvelous cherry blossoms and stopped to snap some pictures.
We ended the theme run with new found appreciation for the beautiful cherry blossoms backdrop right in our neck of the woods! We suspect some of us may skip a trip to Washington D.C. next year and return to the Branch Brook Park instead for a quick getaway and Cherry Blossoms sighting.
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River Edge 5K
2018-04-14 00:00 - 01:00 | River Edge, New Jersey
Add River Edge 5K Race to your “Must-Attend” yearly race planner! This year the local friendly 5K community race just got a little louder and more competitive with Bergen Runners crashing the party and stealing the spotlights.
After 8 weeks of 5K training for the beginners, the novice runners proudly accomplished their first 3.1 mile race on a mildly hilly course. Parent-child team was another theme that inspired many fellow runners and viewers. Our elites runners run and shined throughout the course.
The best part was the award ceremony when our runners were called onto the podium to accept medals for the top runners in their age group. Our Captain Renny won the Fastest Resident Runner. Most importantly, the event organizers recognized the club as the Best Presented Club on the race day. There was no doubt Bergen Runners were most visible on the race route today.

Spring 5k Pasta Dinner / Photographer Workshop
2018-04-12 23:00 - 2018-04-13 08:00 | Holy Name Hospital
A potluck party the night before the 5k race. Our runners brought delicious home made specialties while Sam Liu, our photographer, gave club remembers a wonderful demonstration on how to take good sports photos. Captain Renny Shih shared some important tip for the first time racers. We played 180 cadence game and the party finished with a group dance and a high spirit. We were ready for the next day’s race!
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Spring 5k Training Week 7 - River Edge 5K Practice Run
2018-04-06 23:00 - 2018-04-07 00:00 | River Edge, New Jersey
One week before the River Edge 5K, Bergen Runners met at the Cherry Hill School to practice the 5k route together. Two club photographers Sam Liu and SH also came for the practice shooting to find the perfect picture spots. Many beginner runners surprised themselves with new PR by running this race-like run and were very excited about the possibility of logging a faster time a week later.
Hot red bean soup, sweet congee, pumpkin pie were served in the school parking lot to warm up runners on this chilly April morning. Food always brings people together, especial after a hard run!
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Spring 5K Training Week 6 - Full Course Practice
2018-04-01 05:00 - 06:00 | River Edge, New Jersey
Second full course practice for the 5k group for a smaller group. It was perfect weather to run in such a quiet residential neighborhood in the afternoon. Photographer Sam came to try out some photo taking spots for the race. Everyone ran the entire course except some walked the hills. It was a great practice run and good for medal preparation as well.

Saturday Group Run
2018-03-30 23:00 - 2018-03-31 00:00 | Ridgewood Duck Pond
Our regular Saturday group run in Saddle River Park

Spring 5K Training Week 5 - Full Course Practice & Yoga
2018-03-24 05:00 - 07:00 | River Edge, New Jersey
It’s 5K group’s first full course practice run on this sunny and warm afternoon,. We finally felt the presence of spring after an excruciatingly long winter this year. Most runners completed the course and headed to the library for the second yoga session with Jojo. Muscles were stretched and the mind was calmed after the vigorous running exercise. Many runners waved about how much they had learned!

Saturday Group Run
2018-03-23 23:00 - 2018-03-24 00:00 | New Jersey
Our regular Saturday group run in Overpeck County Park.

NYC Half Marathon
2018-03-17 22:30 - 2018-03-18 01:30 | New Jersey
It was a chilly cold morning for the NYC half marathon day. This year’s new course started from Prospect Park in Brooklyn, passed Manhattan Bridge turned into FDR drive, through iconic Times Square and finished in the New York Central Park. We ran in freezing temperature with our Misty Mountain Runners friends and other 21,965 runners. The course was somehow challenging especially the hilly finish in Central Park but the crowd cheers compensate for everything. Despite the cold weather, some our club members worked as volunteers whole morning. They guided runners and people traffic, greeted and took photos for our runners near the finish area. They deserved a grand round of applause just like all the runners today!
