Lap the Lake

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.

Midland Park, NJ #LightUpMBC COLOR Walk ​May 31, 2026 Join us May 31 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! The festivities will feature a 1-mile color run/walk (no experience necessary). The event will start with a Color Blaze color-powder toss, and then participants will pass through pink, teal and green color stations where they will be sprayed with Color Blaze color powder by volunteers. There will also be a DJ, food, giveaways, and fun children's activities. We hope to see you at this meaningful event to raise funds to find a cure for metastatic breast cancer. There are several ways to get involved in this event: 1. Register to participate in this event. You have the option to participate individually, create a team or join an existing team. 2. Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends 3. Unable to participate? Make a donation to support MBC research 4. Become a Sponsor. Please click the link on this page

to see sponsor packages and form to process. Contact your local race organizer for more information. We would love for you to fundraise on your own, as a group, or in memory of someone. Every dollar goes toward saving lives! You can register for the race now, choose if you want to join a team and then you will receive an email how to set up your fundraising page. Please feel free to join Tara's Quest to The Cure, any other team that pertains to you or create a new team if you prefer. (Ex: Girl/Boy Scout troops, Ajax, The Kuipers Family, co-workers, etc.). Please refer to the fundraising section for more information. Follow our Facebook event page here to receive the most recent updates for the event! Enjoy this video below from one of our past events.

The Pompton Lakes PBA Local 161 invites you to our 1st 5K Run/Walk.This family-friendly event is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

• Check in begins at 8:00 A.M. and the race starts at 9:00 A.M.

• First 100 people to register will receive a t-shirt.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female times in each age group:

• 15 and under

• 16-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70+

• This is a rain or shine event!

• Race map will be uploaded closer to the event*

Richie's Race (Officially Timed Mile) & Mary's Miles (Walk)

We are very excited to announce our Mary Therese Rose Fund Run/Walk in Memory of Rich DuHaime. In prior years, this was 5K Run/Walk formerly held in Darlington County Park in Mahwah. NJ. This year’s event will feature milers competing on the Lakeland Regional High School track. The walkers will be cheering them on the runners from the inner oval and outer edges of the track. Mile runs are all the rage, but walknig is just as important. Everyone within a stone's throw of Wanaque can see how fast (or slow) they can tackle a mile (5,280 feet/4 laps around the track), while having fun engaging or just kicking back and enjoying the "time" of day.

In Memory of Rich DuHaime

Rich and his family have been recipients of assistance through the fund for their special needs child and dedicated the last 10+ years to raise funds for the children of the Mary Therese Rose Fund. Rich unexpectedly passed away on May 4th, 2021, and our fund has decided to honor his life and dedication to our charity.

About the Mary Therese Rose Fund

This fund was founded in honor of Mary Therese Rose Crilly who was born in 1998 with Joubert Syndrome, and who sadly passed away in 2003. We are a nonprofit organization, registered with the State of New Jersey as a 501(c)(3) organization, making all of your donations tax-deductible. Since its inception, it has been the mission of The Mary Therese Rose Fund to never deny a family in need. We are constantly organizing new fundraising activities.

Registration

Richie's Race*

(Nonrefundable)

Early until 5/4 - $30

5/4 through Race Day - $35

Mary's Miles*

Suggested donation of $20 with registration.

• Mary's Miles registrants collecting donations of $50 or more and Richie's Race participants are eligible to receive an event t-shirt on site while supplies last.

Schedule

8:30 am – Registration Opens

10:00 – Race/Walk Starts

1:00 – Event Ends