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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
48 Frost Street, Framingham MA
5K
45–60°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–57°F
dry
2024
51–67°F
dry
2023
40–61°F
dry
2022
50–60°F
rain
2021
41–57°F
dry
2020
46–68°F
dry
2019
43–64°F
dry
2018
39–47°F
dry
2017
64–71°F
rain
2016
46–57°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 38–58°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 38°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph
About this race
5K4Kids Run/Walk & Family Fair
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Rain or Shine!
Dunning Elementary School, Framingham, MA
9:00am-1:00pm
Registration begins at 9 AM
Race Start time 10 Am
The Family Fair is FREE!
October 24 2026, is Wayside's annual 5K4Kids run/walk and family fair. This is a wonderful occasion for the whole family, featuring:
• 5-kilometer race
• Refreshments
• Free family activities include: Framingham Library Book Mobile, Touch-a-Truck, Food trucks, face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloon clown, bouncy house, lawn games and much more.
Support the 2026 Wayside 5K4Kids Run/Walk
Your contribution to our cause, no matter the scale, makes an immense difference in the lives of young individuals who rely on our support. Donations, registration fees and raffle ticket sales provide emergency food and clothing, diapers and formula, school supplies, holiday gifts, hot meals, warm winter coats, hats, and gloves.
Raffle Drawing of two $1,000 visa gift cards and three $500 visa gift cards. Raffle tickets can be purchased the morning of the race.
USATF Certified Course
Please leave your pets at home. Service Dogs only.
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