White Meadow Lake Festival 5k

Are you ready for the Toughest 5k in New Jersey?

The WML "Toughest" 5K in NJ is a USATF-NJ Certified Course.

Event Overview

For many years the White Meadow Lake Community has been holding their annual 5K Run/Walk for their residents and neighboring towns as part of Festival Days, a weekend long event.

Growing Popularity

• Increased Participation: The event has grown as more runners and walkers want to test their limits.
• Community Engagement: Friends and family continue to share the secret about this tough run.
• Your Opportunity: Here is YOUR opportunity to see for yourself!

Challenge Yourself

If you think you can handle it we welcome you to come and give it a shot. Here is the route that is run each year denoting the elevation. YOU do the math!

Looking Forward

The White Meadow Lake Community looks forward to seeing you tackle this challenge on a cool July morning.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-07-19
• Location: 100 White Meadow Road, Rockaway, NJ
• More Information: White Meadow Lake Festival 5k