ABOUT THE RUN
Waddle, run, or sprint your icicles off at the Penguin Pace 5K!
Embrace the chill and join us for a fun winter run that’ll warm your heart (and maybe your toes). Whether you’re racing for time or just along for the frosty fun, this cool-weather tradition is the perfect way to shake off winter blues. Costumes and penguin pride encouraged! Costumes and penguin pride encouraged! Then stick around for our Hot Cocoa Party — the sweetest way to celebrate your finish!
Penguin Pace supports the Wayne Interfaith Network Food Pantry.
FAST FAQS
LOCATION
580 Ratzer Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
All activities indoors except for the race
*subject to change
PACKET PICKUP
TBD
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This Race is a 500-Point Grand Prix Event.
5K FEES
5K
Until 11/8 - $38
11/9 – 1/30/26 - $40
Race Day - $45
USATF Members recieve $3 discount until 1/30/26
Kid’s Fun Run
Until 1/30/26 - $16
Race Day - $20
Open to ages 12 and under
Entry fees are non-refundable and participation in the race is non-transferable, including all elements of registration: such as bibs, materials, et cetera. The race director reserves the right to change the format of the race at any time without option for refund, this includes but is not limited to event cancellation, date change, or changing completely to a virtual platform.
FLOW
7:30 am: Check-In
8:30 am: Kids Fun Run
8:55 am: Line up
9:00 am: Race Start
9:20 am: Grab your Hot Cocoa!
AWARDS
Age group awards (M&F) Top 3 Awarded
14 and under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Awards Notes: Awards will be distributed as official results are posted at the Awards Area indoors. There will be no awards ceremony.
RACE SWAG
HOT COCOA PARTY
GOODIE BAG
OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT
*To the first 400 registered participants
BENEFICIARY
Penguin Pace supports the Wayne Interfaith Network Food Pantry in two ways:
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Collecting non-perishable goods at packet pick-up and on event day. Click here for a list of the pantry's needs.
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Donating a portion of the race proceeds
Participants are strongly encouraged to donate non-perishable goods at the event.
