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The Elephant Run

Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Park Ridge, NJ
123 Colony Ave, 07656
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run a beautiful 5K through Park Ridge, NJ, and contribute to vital cancer research and patient care in memory of loved ones.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Join The Elephant Run 5K, a heartfelt event dedicated to raising funds for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Organized in memory of Barbara and Neil Curran, this race directly supports vital cancer research and compassionate patient care. Runners will enjoy a certified 5K course on beautiful, somewhat hilly local roads through Park Ridge, NJ. The finish line awaits with food, music, and a welcoming atmosphere, celebrating community and collective impact. All ages are welcome to participate in this meaningful second-year event.

What to expect

  • Run a certified 5K on beautiful, somewhat hilly local roads.
  • Support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  • Enjoy food, music, and a welcoming atmosphere at the finish line.

Standout details

  • Supports Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • In memory of Barbara and Neil Curran
  • Certified 5K on beautiful, hilly roads
  • Food and music at the finish line

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

We are very excited to bring back the Elephant Run for its second year! In our first year we had 255 participants and raised over $16,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Please join us again this year to help this amazing cause!

Our Story

My name is Fiona Curran and I am organizing the Elephant Run 5K for its second year in memory of my grandparents, Barbara and Neil Curran. I sadly lost both of them to cancer and this race is to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Dana-Farber provided excellent care to both my grandparents during their battles with cancer. With this fundraiser, I hope to advance cancer research and make a difference. ​If you are unable to participate in the event donations are very appreciated.

Why Jimmy Fund?​

Our Jimmy FundRaiser directly benefits the Jimmy Fund, which has raised millions of dollars through thousands of grassroots efforts to help save lives and give hope to patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. When you participate or make a gift, you’re directly supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission to defy cancer through a unique focus on cutting-edge research and compassionate patient cancer care. You are creating opportunities for Dana-Farber leaders to enhance programs and initiatives that serve pediatric and adult cancer patients and their families around the world.

Certified 5K on beautiful somewhat hilly local roads through Park Ridge, NJ. Open to all ages! There will be food, music, and more at the finish line!

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