Penguin Pace
About this race
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.
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Running
Penguin Pace 5K
Penguin Pace Kids Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wayne, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:11 PM local time (EST) in Wayne on January 30, 2027 — 10h 02m of daylight.
Course
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- Wayne 5K Races 8 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Wayne events
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