Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026

Our Packanack Lake Family Fun Event include something for everyone featuring a 5K, and Kids races around scenic Packanack Lake in Wayne, NJ.

Amenities include:

Age Group Awards (M&F Overall Top 3, 15 & under, 16 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 -7 4, 75 - 79, 80+), Refreshments, & T-Shirt giveaways to first 200 pre-registered participants.

Race Day Registration will be available on July 19 from 7am to 8:20am.

Fee: $35.00

We can't wait to see you at the start!

The 47th Terri Roemer Paramus Run will kick off at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Paramus, New Jersey. As we did last year, the Run will partner with the Valley Hospital Auxiliary!

Funds raised from the event will benefit the Paramus Scholarship Fund and Valley Home Care's Butterflies, a specialized program for seriously ill children.

Sponsorship opportunities available! By becoming a sponsor, you will have a substantial presence, demonstrating that you are fully involved in your community.

Location

Fairfield Inn & Suites Paramus, Paramus Park Shopping Center

GPS Address: 601 From Road, Paramus, NJ. See map/directions below.

Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

7:30 am - Packet Pick-up Begins

9:00 am - Marty Roemer Memorial 10K Run

10:05 am - 10K Awards

11:00 am - Lou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run presented by La Bella Roma Pizzeria and Ristorante and Valley Hospital 5K Health Walk

12:15 pm - One Mile Fun Run for Kids (age 13 and Under)

12:30 pm - 5K Awards, Post-Race Party, and Raffle Drawings (you must be present to win!)

Entry Fees

10K, 5K, or Walk $35 ($32 USATF).

$50 if participating in both the 5K and 10K.

Fun Run $15

Prices go up on September 1st, and again on Race Day.

Registration

On-site on Race Day, or click here to register now.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

TBD!

Courses

USA Track and Field sanctioned and certified. Clocks at each mile. Both the 5K and 10K courses pass through scenic, tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The start and finish lines for both races are at Fairfield Inn & Suites at the Paramus Park Shopping Center. Water stations, excellent traffic control, and first-aid coverage throughout the course. USATF-NJ Paul Miller Auto Group Grand Prix Event. See course maps at paramusrun.com.

Scoring

Chrono Track B-Tag Scoring. Compuscore, compuscore.com

Awards

1, 2, 3 Overall and Age Groups, Male and Female

1, 2, 3 Paramus Resident, Male and Female

Age Groups

5-year Increments: 14 & under to 85 & over

Amenities

Long-Sleeve T-shirt (first 1000 entries).

Post-race DJ, drinks and snacks.

Post Race Raffle.

More Information

paramusrun.com, (201) 265-9321

Race Day Cell

(973) 305-8326