Race profile

PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Name: PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK
Start: 2026-07-25T12:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-25T13:30:00.000Z
Location: Wayne, NJ

Overview

5K · Walk · 2 mi

Jul 25, 2026 • 8:30 AM EDTWayne, New Jersey, US

On our calendar since Feb 2016

New Jersey 5K

Perks & Swag

Swag included

The read

Run Vibes summary

Summarization pending

AI summarization pending

We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the enrichment queue and will appear here soon with notes on vibe, race-day feel, and who the event suits best.

Until then, open Original listing below for the full source description, and double-check anything important on the organizer’s page.

Original listingFull description from sourceExpand the official listing text (unchanged)

▾

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!

Coming soon: a short email with new listings and weekend-ready picks for races like this one. Leave your email and we'll notify you when it launches—no spam in the meantime.

We only use this to send Runvibes race updates when the program is ready. You can ask us to remove your email anytime via Contact.

More races

More events in New Jersey, and comparable distances or challenge.

Cedar Bridge Tavern 5K

5K · Walk · 1 mi

Mar 29, 2026 • 9:30 AM EDTBarnegat, NJ

On our calendar since Mar 2025

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Run through history at the Cedar Bridge Tavern 5K, part of the RevolutionNJ Race Series, blending fitness, history, and community celebration in Barnegat, NJ.

Bloom and Bubbles 5k @ Renault Winery

5K · Fun Run

Mar 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM EDTEgg Harbor City, NJ

On our calendar since Sep 2022

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Festive Seasonal

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Scenic Escape

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

Enjoy a flat, scenic 5K through Renault Winery's wooded paths, capped off with champagne for finishers 21+ and a t-shirt for all participants.

3/29 Morris County Empanada Trail Run

Walk · 5K · 10K

Mar 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM EDTMorris Plains, NJ

On our calendar since Apr 2021

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Scenic Escape

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

Enjoy a fun trail run in Morris Plains, NJ, with 5K and 10K options, and maybe even an empanada reward!

March Madness

Walk · 5K

Mar 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM EDTAtlantic City, NJ

On our calendar since Feb 2026

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Scenic

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Join the Street Runna's 5K in Atlantic City for a festive, scenic run/walk, perfect for connecting with local fitness enthusiasts and supporting community businesses.

Spring Supported Long Run

7 mi

Mar 29, 2026 • 7:00 AM EDTMontclair, NJ

On our calendar since Feb 2024

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Join Fleet Feet Montclair for a supported spring long run with marked loops, aid stations, pacers, and post-run recovery tips, perfect for training or stacking miles.

CINNAMON BUN 5K/10K & 2K PupStrut

5.2K · 5K · 10K · Walk · 2K · 1.2 mi

Mar 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM EDTBridgewater, NJ

On our calendar since Nov 2024

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Cause Driven

Festive Seasonal

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Kids & Youth

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Swag included

Welcome spring with a flat, fast 5K/10K or 2K Pup Strut, featuring finisher medals, warm cinnamon buns, and support for The Andreas Foundation.

The Fools Adventure/Rogaine

Run and Walk

Mar 29, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTWayne, NJ

On our calendar since Dec 2021

Difficulty

Push Potential

Vibes

Quirky

Audience & Community

Scenic Escape

Embark on a 10-hour foot ROGAINE through 8 square miles of rugged North Jersey wilderness, featuring unique checkpoints and navigational twists. Choose wisely, or be a fool!

Cougars Distance Carnival

Apr 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM EDTUnion, NJ

On our calendar since Dec 2023

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Quirky

Audience & Community

College & Student

Youth Sports / School Based

Social & Festive

A mid-week track meet at Kean University for runners seeking fast times in distances from 400m to 5K, featuring food, music, and a competitive atmosphere.

PACKANACK DAY LAKE RUN & WALK

Overview

Run Vibes summary

Weekly Runvibes digest

Related races