9TH ANNUAL WAYNE ROTARY 5K

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.

A. Platinum Level Sponsor ‐‐- $2,000 - 10 complimentary race entries

Listed as top sponsor on website with logo and link until 1/31/2025, includes social media recognition 

10'x10' display space during event

Prominent extra-large display of company logo on all race T‐shirts 

Listed as top sponsor in weekly newsletter with logo 

Opportunity to speak at opening of race 

Promotional materials in race packet 

Special PA announcements mentioning top sponsor during and after the race 

 Extra large company name or logo on signage at event

B. Gold Level Sponsor ‐‐‐ $1,000  - 8 complimentary race entries

Listed as sponsor on website with logo and link until 1/31/2025, includes social media recognition 

10'x10' display space during event

Large company logo on back of race T‐shirt 

Listed as sponsor in weekly newsletter 

Promotional materials in race packet 

Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor during and after the race 

Large company name or logo on signage at event

C. Silver Level Sponsor ‐‐- $500 - 4 complimentary race entries

Listed as sponsor on website with logo and link until 1/31/2025

10'x10' display space during event

Medium company logo on back of race T‐shirt 

Listed as sponsor in weekly newsletter 

Promotional materials in race packet

Company name or logo on signage at event

D.  Bronze Level Sponsor ‐-‐ $250 - 2 complimentary race entries

Listed as sponsor on website until 1/31/2025

Company name on back of race T‐shirt 

Listed as sponsor in weekly newsletter

Promotional materials in race packet

Company name on signage at event

E. Name on T-shirt ‐‐- $100 

Company name on back of race T-shirt             

Awards Ceremony   

Trophies - Top 3 Overall Male & Female 

Trophies - Top 3 Wayne High School Student Male & Female 

Medals - First Place Male & Female Age Categories:  

14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over

 

USATF (Coed) Championship 

COED TEAM AWARDS PRIZE POOL

The Prize Pool ($) will accrue by $2 provided every participant registration. 

The TOP THREE (3) COED TEAM finishes will be AWARDED. 

Below is an example of the Prize Pool breakdown IF...  One thousand (1000) participants were to register.

$2 x 1000 = $2000 (total prize pool). The TOP THREE (3) finish places awards will breakdown as follows:

1st, 50%/$1000, 2nd, 35%/$350, 3rd 15%/$150

COED TEAMS CAN HAVE AS MANY TEAM MEMBERS AS DESIRED. THE TOP THREE (3) MALE AND TOP THREE (3) FEMALE FNISHERS OF EACH TEAM WILL BE USED TO FINIALIZE THE TEAMS COMPOSITE FINISH TIME. FOR 2026 THERE WILL BE A MINIMUM PRIZE POOL of $400 (NO MAXIMUM).

 

If you are interested in becoming a race sponsor, below you will find the sponsorship form to be completed, it may be submitted in person or via email. We will be happy to assist you with the process, please call or email.