Event Information
About This Event
The Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club (WHJWC) is pleased to present the 6th annual Wonder Run 5K & Kid's Fun Run on Sunday, May 19th, 2019! In honor of our 75th anniversary, this year's Wonder Run will be retro-themed so break out your tube socks and sweat-bands!!! Costumes are encouraged! The Wonder Run is a celebrated part of Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend. We anticipate hundreds of participants and great community support again this year. We hope you will join us! Proceeds generated from the Wonder Run directly support community groups, scholarships for deserving local students, and grants to organizations and programs that provide education, enrichment and essential services to our local population.
The Wonder Run would not be possible without support from our generous Corporate Sponsors: Needham Bank, Roche Brothers, Brendon Properties, and Teri Adler of Pinnacle. Additional sponsorship provided by: SSDS Martial Arts in Wellesley.
Registration Deadline & Fees
Pre-Registration: $30 Wonder Run, $10 Kids Fun Run
Pre-Registration closes Saturday, May 18th at 10am
Kids Fun Run registration is capped at 200 participants
Same Day Registration: $35 Wonder Run, $12 Kids Fun Run
First 250 runners will receive a t-shirt.
Bib Number Pick-Up
Bibs can be picked up at Marathon Sports 255 Washington Street, Wellesley, on Friday, May 17th from 10am to 12pm and Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 12pm. Bibs can also be picked up when Race Day registration opens at 7:30 a.m at the Wellesley High School Track. Wonder Run t-shirts will be given to the first 250 online registrants for the 5K only, so please register early!
Parking
Parking will be available at Wellesley High School (50 Rice Street) and at metered parking spaces along Route 16.
Wonder Run Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers in the following age groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-44, 45-59, and 60+.
Wonder Run Course
The Wonder Run is a 5K road race through scenic Wellesley. Wellesley High School track is the location for the 8:30 a.m. start and the course will circle back to the track for the finish line. ALL runners and walkers welcome!
Kids Fun Run Course
There will be a Kids Fun Run around the Wellesley High School track starting at 9:30a.m., following the Wonder Run 5K. The Kids Fun Run is proudly presented by SDSS Martial Arts of Wellesley. Sensei Nicco DeMasco will be on hand with kid-friendly activities before the event. The Wonder Run is fun for the whole family!