Run for the Last Mile 5K

  • Date Sun 4th May 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Wayne, New Jersey
  • Price $34.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, for the fourth annual Run for the Last Mile 5K, an exciting event taking place at William Paterson University in Wayne, Passaic. This USATF Sanctioned and USATF-NJ Gran Prix 500 Point Race invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a meaningful cause. The 5K course, known for its beautiful scenery and challenging hills, promises an invigorating experience enhanced by live music from the university's renowned BRAVE NEW RADIO.

This event is more than just a race; it plays a vital role in supporting students who are on the brink of graduation but face financial hurdles in completing their final courses. Every registration helps fund the Last Mile Scholarship, ensuring that students can achieve their academic goals. Participants can look forward to awards for top finishers in various categories, as well as team spirit awards, making it a perfect outing for community groups, student organizations, and faculty. The first 250 registrants will receive a t-shirt, and students can take advantage of a special discount. Lace up your running shoes and join us in making a difference for our students while enjoying a fun-filled day in the heart of the community!

Organiser's Description

We welcome you for the fourth annual, _Run for the Last Mile 5K. _This_ _is an officially registered, USATF Sanctioned and USATF-NJ Gran Prix 500 Point Race 5K run/walk course at William Paterson University. We are so proud of this event because of the good it does for our students. Every year there are those who reach their last year or last semester at William Paterson University, and find that they simply cant afford those last few courses. This event directly supports a scholarship that bridges this affordability gap and helps students complete the "last mile" to their degree. We run the last mile so that our students can make it to graduation.

In addition to supporting the Last Mile Fund, we also value this event for the experience it brings to our community. The event allows for individuals and participating teams (community groups, student groups, staff, faculty) to win awards for their spirit and their showing in the course. The course, itself, features musical support from William Paterson University's nationally recognized BRAVE NEW RADIO. The route is somewhat challenging as it weaves over the hills and around the entirety of our beautiful main campus.

IF YOU WISH TO DONATE TO THE FUND. PLEASE DO SO AT THIS LINK. [https://wpconnect.wpunj.edu/alumni/forms/giving.cfm?pledge=LMF]

The first 250 registrants will receive a t-shirt and awards are given to top racers by individual categories and by team.

Students get a discounted rate use STUDENTRUNNER2024 at checkout.

We thank our major sponsor and organizing partner: The Barwick Group

https://www.barwickgroup.com/

Races

  • Run for the Last Mile 5K

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $34.00

    The first 300 Entries will receive a t-shirt.

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William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, 07470, NJ, United States

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