Event Information
About This Event
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!
Race Sponsors
This event could not be possible without the generous donations of both our Race Sponsors and our WHJWC Corporate Sponsors. Thank you for your support!
Headline Race Sponsor
Cafaro Group at Merrill Lynch
Premier Race Sponsors
Jesamondo Salon & Spa
StretchLab Wellesley
Figurella
Mile Marker Sponsors
Bar Method Wellesley
Lululemon Wellesley
General Sponsors
Wegmans
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
WHJWC Corporate Sponsors
Teri Adler of MGS Group Real Estate
Needham Bank
Roche Bros
Parking
Parking will be available at Wellesley High School (50 Rice Street) and at metered parking spaces along Route 16.