Pompton Lakes Local PBA 161 5K Run/Walk

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.

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

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!

🥟🐾 Did someone say EMPANADAS?! We sure did! 🐾🥟

Join us this fall in Jefferson, NJ, for the Great Empanada 5K, 10K & 2K Pup Strut —a scenic run or walk around Lake Shawnee, topped off with a FREE golden, flaky empanada from Chava's Empanadas waiting at the finish line!

🏃‍♂️ Choose your distance:

• 5K – $38

• 10K – $48

• 2K Pup Strut – $25

(plus RunSignUp fees)

💥 tech shirt (guaranteed if you register by September 6th

• A finisher’s medal (yes, it’s empanada-themed!)- First 200 registrants

• Sports tech race tee (first 200 registrants)

• Entry into one of the tastiest, fur-friendliest events around

🐶 Running with your pup? We’d love it! The 1-Mile K9 Walk and 5K are both open to dog owners!

🎗 This race benefits The Jefferson Education Foundation!

📅 Date: September 27

📍 Location: Lake Shawnee, Jefferson, NJ

🌧 Rain, snow, or shine—we run!

🎟 Register now before we sell out:

Bring your family. Bring your pup. And bring your appetite for FUN! 💥