Mile A Day For Jay 5K

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From Barwick Group

  • Date Sat 26th April 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Wayne, New Jersey
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring "Mile A Day For Jay 5K," organized by the Barwick Group, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Wayne, Passaic. This uplifting event honors the courageous spirit of Jay Clemente, who valiantly battled pancreatic cancer for seven years, always striving for just one more day with his loved ones. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in this meaningful 5K, with the first 250 registrants receiving an official race shirt.

Not only will you be part of a heartfelt tribute, but your participation also supports the Wayne Animal Shelter, which is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and makes a significant impact in the community by caring for nearly 1,000 animals each year. Enjoy a morning filled with camaraderie and community spirit, as awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. Don’t miss out on the packet pickup from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parking Lot, located at 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ. Lace up your running shoes and make a difference on this special day!

Organiser's Description

A Mile A Day For Jay is a 5K in honor of Jay Clemente who battled pancreatic cancer for 7 years. He fought courageously and always battled for one more day, to spend one more day with his family and see one more milestone of his children.



*Official Race Shirt to the first 250 registrants



Donations will be going to Wayne Animal Shelter.



The Shelter is dedicated to providing for the humane treatment of dogs, cats in the Township of Wayne and to stimulate the publics awareness of and interest in the growth, improvement, and development of the Wayne Animal Shelter and its community programs.

Each year the Shelter cares for the lives of almost 1,000 animals through its aggressive adoption, spay/neuter, community outreach, and humane education programs.

We depend upon charitable donations to care for the helpless pets that come through our doors. Your donations, funds, needed supplies, or volunteer services are critical to our success.



Packet Pickup:

When:Saturday, April 26

Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parking Lot (580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ)



Individual Awards: No Duplicate Awards
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male and Female 14 and under and from 15-85+ in 5-year age groups.

14 and under

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+





Thank you to our Sponsors: Eric Jay Clemente 223 Foundation and Wayne PBA #136

Races

  • Mile a Day for Jay 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED

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