9TH ANNUAL WAYNE ROTARY 5K
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Wayne, New Jersey
- Price $40.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th Annual Wayne Rotary 5K on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in beautiful Wayne, Passaic! This exciting event promises an exhilarating day of community spirit and friendly competition. Known for its fast and flat course adjacent to Our Lady of the Valley Church, it's the perfect opportunity for runners to set a personal record while supporting a great cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local high school running programs, making each step you take count even more!
This year, the Wayne Rotary is thrilled to host a USATF Championship, welcoming competitive coed teams to join in the fun. Attendees can look forward to delicious baked goods sponsored by Costco, ensuring that no one leaves empty-handed. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes at the awards ceremony onsite, including a marathon entry raffle at the Village Inn. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support at the Wayne Rotary 5K—where every stride makes a difference!
This year, the Wayne Rotary is thrilled to host a USATF Championship, welcoming competitive coed teams to join in the fun. Attendees can look forward to delicious baked goods sponsored by Costco, ensuring that no one leaves empty-handed. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes at the awards ceremony onsite, including a marathon entry raffle at the Village Inn. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support at the Wayne Rotary 5K—where every stride makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE THRILLED TO WELCOME EVERYONE BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF COMMUNITY AND COMPETITION. THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS A VITAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE WAYNE ROTARY, HELPING US SECURE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. CONTINUING OUR LONG-STANDING TRADITION, A PORTION OF THE RACE PROCEEDS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WAYNE AREA HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING PROGRAMS.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
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KNOWN FOR BEING SUPER-FAST AND FLAT, OUR COURSE ADJACENT THE OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE YOUR NEXT PR!
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WE ARE HONORED TO ONCE AGAIN HOST A USATF CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2026. THE ROTARY IS SUPER EXCITED TO WELCOME THE USATF AND THEIR COMPETITIVE COED TEAMS BACK TO FOR A SECOND YEAR.
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COSTCO WILL ONCE AGAIN SPONSOR THE EVENT WITH A SMORGASBORD OF BAKED GOOD! THERE IS SOMETHING DELICIOUS FOR EVERYONE. NO ONE GOES HOME EMPTY HANDED!
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AWARDS ONSITE @ OLV WITH THE MARATHON ENTRY RAFFLE BEING DRAW AT THE VILLAGE INN [https://www.thevillageinnofwayne.com/]!
NOTE: SITE MAPS CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
ABOUT THE WAYNE ROTARY CLUB-FOUNDATION
ESTABLISHED IN 1958, THE WAYNE ROTARY CLUB-FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. GUIDED BY THE MOTTO "SERVICE ABOVE SELF," OUR MEMBERS VOLUNTEER LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY TO:
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COMBAT HUNGER AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND SANITATION.
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PROVIDE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING.
*
PROMOTE PEACE AND ERADICATE POLIO.
THE WAYNE ROTARY CLUB IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL INITIATIVES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS:
WAYNE TWSP. FIRST AID SQUAD [https://waynefirstaid.com/], WAYNE COMMUNITY POLICING [https://www.pcsheriff.org/public_safety/community_policing/index.php], WAYNE DAY [https://wayneday.com/], WAYNE 3RD GRADE DICTIONARY PROGRAM [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6111/stories/dictionaries-prepared-for-3rd-graders], PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE [https://www.passaiccountynj.org/residents/preakness-healthcare-center], CUMAC [https://www.cumac.org/], WAYNE INTERFAITH NETWORK FOOD PANTRY [https://www.winfoodpantry.org/], PC SHERIFF'S CANINE UNIT [https://pcsheriff.org/index.php], WV&WHHS CLIFFORD NORTH SCHOLARSHIP [https://www.wayneschools.com/o/whhs], WAYNE NAT'L HONOR SOCIETIES [https://www.wayneschools.com/o/wvhs/page/national-honor-society], DEPAUL HS INTERACT CLUB [https://www.instagram.com/dpchs.interact/], WPU MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP, WV&WHHS JEROME PINSKY SCHOLARSHIPS [https://www.wayneschools.com/o/wvhs/], WV&WHHS RYLA, SCHOLARSHIPS, FOUNDABILITES [https://www.foundabilities.org/], RYLA, AND THANKSGIVING IN THE SPRING EVENTS FOR WAYNE SENIORS SUFFERING FOOD INSECURITIES. ADDITIONALLY WAYNE ROTARY SUPPORTS AND SPONSORS MANY INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS SUCH AS POLIO PLUS [https://www.rotary.org/en/plus-polioplus] POLIO ERADICATION PROGRAM, GIFT OF LIFE [https://giftoflifeinternational.org/about-gift-of-life/]CHILDRENS LIFE SAVING CARDIAC SURGERIES, AND THE GUATEMALA LITERACY PROJECT [https://www.guatemalaliteracy.org/] [https://www.guatemalaliteracy.org/]
_*IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE, FOR AN ENDOWMENT INTERESTED HS TRACK/RUNNING TEAM MUST PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT._
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
*
KNOWN FOR BEING SUPER-FAST AND FLAT, OUR COURSE ADJACENT THE OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE YOUR NEXT PR!
*
WE ARE HONORED TO ONCE AGAIN HOST A USATF CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2026. THE ROTARY IS SUPER EXCITED TO WELCOME THE USATF AND THEIR COMPETITIVE COED TEAMS BACK TO FOR A SECOND YEAR.
*
COSTCO WILL ONCE AGAIN SPONSOR THE EVENT WITH A SMORGASBORD OF BAKED GOOD! THERE IS SOMETHING DELICIOUS FOR EVERYONE. NO ONE GOES HOME EMPTY HANDED!
*
AWARDS ONSITE @ OLV WITH THE MARATHON ENTRY RAFFLE BEING DRAW AT THE VILLAGE INN [https://www.thevillageinnofwayne.com/]!
NOTE: SITE MAPS CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
ABOUT THE WAYNE ROTARY CLUB-FOUNDATION
ESTABLISHED IN 1958, THE WAYNE ROTARY CLUB-FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. GUIDED BY THE MOTTO "SERVICE ABOVE SELF," OUR MEMBERS VOLUNTEER LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY TO:
*
COMBAT HUNGER AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND SANITATION.
*
PROVIDE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING.
*
PROMOTE PEACE AND ERADICATE POLIO.
THE WAYNE ROTARY CLUB IS PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL INITIATIVES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS:
WAYNE TWSP. FIRST AID SQUAD [https://waynefirstaid.com/], WAYNE COMMUNITY POLICING [https://www.pcsheriff.org/public_safety/community_policing/index.php], WAYNE DAY [https://wayneday.com/], WAYNE 3RD GRADE DICTIONARY PROGRAM [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6111/stories/dictionaries-prepared-for-3rd-graders], PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE [https://www.passaiccountynj.org/residents/preakness-healthcare-center], CUMAC [https://www.cumac.org/], WAYNE INTERFAITH NETWORK FOOD PANTRY [https://www.winfoodpantry.org/], PC SHERIFF'S CANINE UNIT [https://pcsheriff.org/index.php], WV&WHHS CLIFFORD NORTH SCHOLARSHIP [https://www.wayneschools.com/o/whhs], WAYNE NAT'L HONOR SOCIETIES [https://www.wayneschools.com/o/wvhs/page/national-honor-society], DEPAUL HS INTERACT CLUB [https://www.instagram.com/dpchs.interact/], WPU MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP, WV&WHHS JEROME PINSKY SCHOLARSHIPS [https://www.wayneschools.com/o/wvhs/], WV&WHHS RYLA, SCHOLARSHIPS, FOUNDABILITES [https://www.foundabilities.org/], RYLA, AND THANKSGIVING IN THE SPRING EVENTS FOR WAYNE SENIORS SUFFERING FOOD INSECURITIES. ADDITIONALLY WAYNE ROTARY SUPPORTS AND SPONSORS MANY INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS SUCH AS POLIO PLUS [https://www.rotary.org/en/plus-polioplus] POLIO ERADICATION PROGRAM, GIFT OF LIFE [https://giftoflifeinternational.org/about-gift-of-life/]CHILDRENS LIFE SAVING CARDIAC SURGERIES, AND THE GUATEMALA LITERACY PROJECT [https://www.guatemalaliteracy.org/] [https://www.guatemalaliteracy.org/]
_*IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE, FOR AN ENDOWMENT INTERESTED HS TRACK/RUNNING TEAM MUST PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT._
Races
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5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSED
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