Taking Strides to Save Lives

We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for another year of community and competition. This annual event is a vital fundraiser for the Wayne Rotary, helping us secure the funds necessary to support our local community. Continuing our long-standing tradition, a portion of the race proceeds will be awarded to the Wayne Area High School running programs.

Race Highlights

• Known for being super-fast and flat, our course adjacent the Our Lady of the Valley Church is back in the spotlight and available to provide your next PR!

• We are honored to once again host a USATF Championship in 2026. The Rotary is super excited to welcome the USATF and their competitive Coed Teams back to for a second year.

• Costco will once again sponsor the event with a smorgasbord of baked good! There is something delicious for everyone.

• The Awards & After Party will be held at the Village Inn!

Note: Site maps can be found at the bottom of this page!

About the Wayne Rotary Club-Foundation

Established in 1958, the Wayne Rotary Club-Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Guided by the motto "Service Above Self," our members volunteer locally, regionally, and internationally to:

• Combat hunger and improve health and sanitation.

• Provide education and job training.

• Promote peace and eradicate polio.

The Wayne Rotary Club is proud to support our community and global initiatives through the following organizations and events:

Wayne Twsp. First Aid Squad, Wayne Community Policing, Wayne Day, Wayne 3rd Grade Dictionary Program, Preakness Healthcare, Cumac, Wayne Interfaith Network Food Pantry, PC Sheriff's Canine Unit, WV&WHHS Clifford North Scholarship, Wayne Nat'l Honor Societies, DePaul HS Interact Club, WPU Music Scholarship, WV&WHHS Jerome Pinsky Scholarships, WV&WHHS RYLA, Scholarships, FoundAbilites, 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 polio eradication program, Gift of Life children’s life saving cardiac surgeries, and The Guatemala Literacy Project

*In order to be eligible, for an endowment interested HS Track/Running team must participate in this event.

The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run will support our mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.

Please join us for C.R.E.W Non-profit's 6th Annual "Taking Strides to Save Lives" Colon Cancer 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6th at Garrett Mountain (8 Mountain Ave., Woodland Park, NJ 07424)

SCHEDULE

9:00 AM Race packet pickup and on-site registration

9:40 AM Opening Remarks

10:00 AM 5K START

11:30 AM Recognition and Awards ceremony

T-shirts and finisher medals are included with registration by May 27th and then while supplies last.

C.R.E.W. (Cancer, Reflection, and Education Worldwide) is a non-profit organization committed to providing awareness, support and education to young woman, men, and families affected by Cancer. After losing a beloved friend, Tyhesia Hall to Colon Cancer and traveling yearly to Philadelphia for the Cancer Walk/Run we have made it our first mission to bring a similar event to Passaic County.

All proceeds will benefit cancer research to find a cure, promote Colon Cancer awareness, sponsorship for families and patients affected by cancer to receive therapeutic services, recreational services and scholarships.

Timing and Event Management provided by TNT Event Management