WAYNE ROTARY 5K
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Wayne, New Jersey
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement at the 9th Annual Wayne Rotary 5K on Saturday, May 30, 2026! Taking place in the vibrant community of Wayne, Passaic, this event promises a fun-filled day while supporting a great cause. Participants will tackle a super-fast and flat USATF Championship course hosted by Our Lady of the Valley Church, making it an excellent opportunity for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
Not only is this event a fantastic way to showcase your athleticism, but it also contributes to the local community by raising funds for Wayne Rotary's essential initiatives, including support for Wayne area high schools' running programs. Join fellow runners and community members in making a positive impact while enjoying a day of fitness, camaraderie, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this exciting event—mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable experience at the Wayne Rotary 5K!
Not only is this event a fantastic way to showcase your athleticism, but it also contributes to the local community by raising funds for Wayne Rotary's essential initiatives, including support for Wayne area high schools' running programs. Join fellow runners and community members in making a positive impact while enjoying a day of fitness, camaraderie, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this exciting event—mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable experience at the Wayne Rotary 5K!
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. ITS THE EVENTS TRADITION TO AWARD A PORTION OF THE EVENT PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT OUR WAYNE AREA HIGH SCHOOLS RUNNING PROGRAMS*. THE OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH AND IT SUPER-FAST AND FLAT COURSE WILL ONCE AGAIN HOST A USATF CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2026. 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)
$35.00
WAYNE DAY PRICING ENDS AFTER HALLOWEEN! GRAB YOUR TREAT!
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