Mile A Day For Jay 5K

APR
25
2026
A community 5K in Wayne, NJ on April 25, 2026, held in memory of a local individual; proceeds support a foundation assisting families with medical expenses. Packet pickup and awards by age group are provided.
Sat 25 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Mile A Day For Jay 5K

The Mile A Day For Jay 5K is a community road race held in Wayne, NJ on April 25, 2026, at 580 Ratzer Road. The event was created to honor a local individual who faced a long battle with cancer; it aims to spread cancer awareness and to support families affected by serious illness.

All proceeds from this edition of the 5K will be directed to a foundation established in the honoree’s memory to assist other families with medical and related expenses. The event description notes that donations will support a local family currently facing mounting medical costs.

An official race shirt is reserved for the first 250 registrants. Packet pickup occurs on race day at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church parking lot (580 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ). A course map is available as a downloadable PDF.

Individual awards are given with no duplicates: top three male and female overall, plus age-group awards for top three male and female in 14 and under and in five-year age groups from 15 to 85+. The race listing includes basic price information and states that registration is available until the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km