Mile A Day For Jay 5K

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From Barwick Group

  • Date Sat 25th April 2026
  • 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" on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in beautiful Wayne, Passaic! This uplifting event, organized by the Barwick Group, honors the legacy of Jay Clemente, who bravely battled pancreatic cancer for seven years. Participants will not only challenge themselves with a 5K race, but also contribute to a noble cause as all donations will go to the Wayne Animal Shelter. This dedicated shelter plays a crucial role in the community, caring for nearly 1,000 animals annually through various programs aimed at promoting humane treatment and adoption.

Be among the first 250 registrants to receive an official race shirt! The event promises excitement for all ages, with individual awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age groups, from under 14 to over 85. Don't miss out on packet pickup on Saturday, April 26, from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parking Lot. Together, let's run for a purpose, support the animals in need, and celebrate the spirit of perseverance. Join us in making a difference!

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 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 02 JAN 26

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