Are you ready for the Toughest 5k in New Jersey? The WML "Toughest" 5K in NJ is a USATF-NJ Certified Course. 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. As the years have passed the event has grown. More and more runners and walkers alike want to see if it truly is tough. Friends and family alike continue to share the secret about this tough run. Here is YOUR opportunity to see for 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! The White Meadow Lake Community looks forward to seeing you tackle this challenge on a cool July morning.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rockaway, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
