WAYNE ROTARY 5K
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Wayne, New Jersey
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Wayne Rotary 5K on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the vibrant community of Wayne, Passaic! This exciting event features a fast and flat 5K course, perfect for runners of all levels looking to achieve their best times. The race not only promotes health and fitness but also supports local initiatives, with a portion of the proceeds going towards Wayne area high school running programs.
Set against the backdrop of Our Lady of the Valley Church, this year's race has been granted championship status by the USATF, making it a must-attend event for competitive runners and community supporters alike. The Wayne Rotary Club's commitment to "Service Above Self" shines through as they raise essential funds to enhance the community's well-being. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event that combines fun, fitness, and philanthropy in a beautiful setting!
Set against the backdrop of Our Lady of the Valley Church, this year's race has been granted championship status by the USATF, making it a must-attend event for competitive runners and community supporters alike. The Wayne Rotary Club's commitment to "Service Above Self" shines through as they raise essential funds to enhance the community's well-being. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event that combines fun, fitness, and philanthropy in a beautiful setting!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 9THANNUAL WAYNE ROTARY 5K. THIS ANNUAL EVENT ASSISTS THE WAYNE ROTARY IN RAISING MUCH NEEDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR WAYNE COMMUNITY. PROVIDED THE RUNNING OF A 5K, A PORTION OF THE EVENT PROCEEDS WILL BE ALLOCATED TO SUPPORT OUR WAYNE AREA HIGH SCHOOLS RUNNING PROGRAMS*. PROVIDED THE INTRODUCTION OF AN UPGRADED VENUE, OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH AND A SUPER-FAST AND FLAT COURSE THE EVENT HAS APPLIED FOR CHAMPIONSHIP STATUS AND BEEN ACCEPTED. THE ROTARY IS SUPER EXCITED TO SHARE THIS EVENT WITH THE USATF AND THEIR COED TEAMS! _SITE MAPS CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!_
WAYNE ROTARY CLUB-FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1958. WAYNE ROTARY MEMBERS VOLUNTEER LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO COMBAT HUNGER, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SANITATION, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, PROMOTE PEACE, AND ERADICATE POLIO UNDER THE MOTTO "SERVICE ABOVE SELF". WAYNE ROTARY CLUB ALSO PROUDLY SUPPORTS:
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._
WAYNE ROTARY CLUB-FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1958. WAYNE ROTARY MEMBERS VOLUNTEER LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO COMBAT HUNGER, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SANITATION, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, PROMOTE PEACE, AND ERADICATE POLIO UNDER THE MOTTO "SERVICE ABOVE SELF". WAYNE ROTARY CLUB ALSO PROUDLY SUPPORTS:
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)
$25.00
WAYNE DAY PRICING ENDS AFTER HALLOWEEN! GRAB YOUR TREAT!
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Our Lady of the Valley Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne, 07470, NJ, United States
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