ERC Scholarship Run/Walk In Memory Of Doug Williams

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. 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 a fun run, 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 drawing 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.