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ERC Scholarship Run / Walk In Memory Of Doug Williams

Sun, May 3, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location
Montclair, NJ
Fleet Feet Montclair, 603 Bloomfield Ave, 07042
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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

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  • For a Cause

Join 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
  • Untimed event for all abilities
  • Virtual participation option
  • Raffle for Fleet Feet gift card

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The course

  • Mixed
  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us for the 14th 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 63 years old on May 22 2025. 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 cross country while demonstrating academic excellence, leadership and community service

You can attend the in person event at Fleet Feet Montclair or complete the event virtually.  People of all ages and abilities are welcome - runners/walkers, young/old, fast/slow. This is not a timed event and the roads will be open to traffic. The cost is only $10 per person to register or you can make a donation to support the scholarship. Everyone who registers or makes a donation will be entered in a raffle for a $50 Fleet Feet gift card.

There is a special 8 mile memorial route passing by several landmarks in remembrance of Doug or two shorter routes (5K and 10K). Click on the links below to view the suggested routes. Maps and directions will be available on the day of the event. The 8 mile route will also be marked with flags at every turn. Water and Gatorade will be available on the 8 mile and 10K routes at the corner of Park St and Mt Hebron Rd.

There will be some light refreshments back at Fleet Feet after the run.

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