ERC Scholarship Run/Walk In Memory Of Doug Williams
Sun, May 3, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or walk to honor Doug Williams and support college scholarships for Montclair High School's outstanding track and cross country athletes.
- For a Cause
For a CauseJoin the 14th annual ERC Scholarship Run/Walk, a special event honoring Doug Williams, a beloved member of the Essex Running Club. Proceeds fund memorial scholarships for deserving Montclair High School seniors excelling in track, cross country, academics, leadership, and community service. Choose from an 8-mile memorial route, a 5K, or a 10K, with options to participate in person or virtually. This untimed event welcomes all ages and abilities to support a meaningful cause.
What to expect
- Participate in person or virtually, with routes including an 8-mile memorial option.
- This is an untimed event, welcoming runners and walkers of all paces.
- Enjoy water, Gatorade, and light refreshments after your run.
Standout details
- Supports memorial scholarships
From the organizer
Join us for the 15th anniversary of this special event in memory of Doug Williams who was a graduate of Montclair High School and a beloved member of the Essex Running Club when he was killed by a hit and run driver on Upper Mountain Ave in October 2011. Doug would have been 64 years old on May 22 2026.
All of the proceeds from the event will go towards the memorial scholarships awarded every year in Doug’s honor to recognize two deserving college bound seniors at Montclair High School who have been outstanding in track and field / cross country while demonstrating academic excellence, leadership and community service.
Enjoy an easy run / walk at one of three distances (5K, 10K, 8 miles). Everyone is welcome - runners/walkers, young/old, fast/slow. This is just a fun run, not a timed event, and the roads will be open to traffic. The 8 mile route is a special memorial route passing by several landmarks in remembrance of Doug.
Registration is only $10 per person or you can make a donation to support the scholarship if you are unable to run. Everyone who registers or makes a donation will be entered in a raffle for a $50 Fleet Feet gift card. There will be some light refreshments back at Fleet Feet after the run.