Wonder Run 5K & Kids Fun Run

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  • 05.22.2022 @ 08:00 AM
  • Wellesley, Massachusetts
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About This Event
The Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club (WHJWC) is pleased to present the 9th annual Wonder Run 5K & Kid's Fun Run on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022! 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: Teri Adler of MGS Group Real Estate, Needham Bank and Roche Bros.
Registration Deadline & Fees
Early Online Registration: $35 Wonder Run, $15 Kids Fun Run
Early Online Registration closes Wednesday, May 18 at 11pm
Kids Fun Run registration is capped at 200 participants
In person registration 5/19-5/22: $40 Wonder Run, $20 Kids Fun Run
Bib Number Pick-Up
Bibs can be picked up at the Linden Square Courtyard are next to Sweetgreen on Thursday, May 19th from 11am to 2pm and Saturday, May 21st from 10am to 2pm. Bibs can also be picked up when Race Day registration opens on Sunday, May 22 at 7:15 a.m at the Wellesley High School Track.
Parking
Parking will be available at Wellesley High School (50 Rice Street) and at metered parking spaces along Route 16.
Wonder Run Course
The Wonder Run is a 5K road race through scenic Wellesley. Wellesley High School track is the location for the 8:00 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 9:00a.m., following the Wonder Run 5K. Kids ages 6 and under will run 1 lap around the track, and then kids ages 7-10 will run 2 laps around the track. If your child loves to run and wants to run the 5k, they are welcome to sign up for the 5k instead of the Fun Run. 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!
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Sub Event Cost Distance
$35.00 5km
$40.00 5km
$15.00 1km
$20.00 1km
I know that running a road race is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club, all event sponsors, coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the event and their representatives, assigns and successors from any and all claims or liabilities arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Race management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of management's control such as weather, natural disasters or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course for the safety of the athletes. I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the case the entrant is a minor, the below electronic signature of the minor’s parent or legal guardian is mandatory as evidence of such parent’s or legal guardian’s waiver, certification and consent of the foregoing. ALL PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 must have written consent of their parents or legal guardian to compete in this event. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.