2023 WonderRun 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sunday, May 21st

About This Event  

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) is pleased to present the 10th annual Wonder Run 5K & Kid’s Fun Run on Sunday, May 21, 2023! 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.

Registration Deadline & Fees  
Early Online Registration: $35 Wonder Run, $15 Kids Fun Run
Early Online Registration closes Tuesday, May 16 at 11pm
Kids Fun Run registration is capped at 200 participants
In person registration 5/17-5/21: $40 Wonder Run, $20 Kids Fun Run at bib pick-up locations (see below) or at the race on 5/21 beginning at 7:15am
Bib Number Pick-Up  

Bib pick-ups are scheduled as follows:
– Linden Square Courtyard (next to Sweetgreen) on Wed, May 17 (11am – 2pm)
– Marathon Sports Wellesley on Friday, May 19 (11:30am – 2:30pm)
– Lululemon Wellesley on Saturday, May 20 (11am – 2pm)

Bibs can also be picked up when Race Day registration opens on Sunday, May 21 at 7:15 a.m at the Wellesley High School Track.

T-Shirts  
The first 250 runners to sign up before April 30th will receive a free race t-shirt (please select a size when registering). T-shirts may be picked up at bib pick-up.   After April 30 or 250 runners (whichever comes first), t-shirts may be purchased at $10/shirt while supplies last!
Wonder Run Course  
The Wonder Run is a USATF certified 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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If you have any questions regarding the Run, please contact us at [email protected].

2023 WonderRun 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sunday, May 21st

As part of Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend, 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 21 at 8 AM!

The Wonder Run will begin at 8am followed by the Kid’s run (10 and under) at 9am starting from the Wellesley High School track located at 50 Rice Street.

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.

Early Online Registration: $35 Wonder Run, $15 Kids Fun Run

Early Registration closes WEDNESDAY, May 17th at 11pm

Kids Fun Run registration is capped at 200 participants

In person registration Thursday, May 18th – Sunday May 21st: $40 Wonder Run, $20 Kids Fun Run;  Location:  TBD

Information on bib pickup and in-person registration will be provided closer to the Event.

The first 250 runners to sign up before April 30th will receive a free race t-shirt (please select a size when registering). T-shirts may be picked up at bib pick-up.

After April 30 or 250 runners (whichever comes first), t-shirts may be purchased at $10/shirt while supplies last!

Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook to receive updates regarding WonderRun.

If you have any questions regarding the Run, please contact us at [email protected].

A special thank you to our WonderRun Sponsors

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