The W.A.G.S. Wonder Run 5K

🎉 The Wonder Kids are Back!

🏃‍♂️ Join Us for The W.A.G.S. Wonder Run!

🗓️ A 5K Timed Run & One Mile Walk & Roll on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025!

Note: Virtual Options Available

👕 Be a HERO!

DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO!

💙 Benefiting:

Working Animals Giving Service for Kids, training service dogs for kids with special needs.

👟 Open to All:

This event is open to all whether you are a competitive runner, everyday runner, or walker!

🏅 Presented by FirstEnergy:

To promote health and inclusion - giving visibility to the power of service dogs and the incredible abilities of children living with challenges in their everyday lives.

🎁 Registration Includes:

• Leashed Dogs: Welcome! (No additional fee)
• Promotional Items: Official Wonder Run promotional items
• Timing: Chip timing for the 5K race
• Finisher Medals: Custom finisher medals designed by our guys at GCI & awards for top finishers

* Items guaranteed to those who pre-register before Friday, July 18th.

👕 T-shirt Pre-order:

Original T-shirt also designed and printed by our guys at GCI, available for pre-order by or before July 18th, 2025 for pickup the day of the event. Shirts may also be ordered at the door for an additional fee to be mailed directly to you.

⏰ Race Day Timeline:

• 9:00 AM: Packet pick up and day of registration begins
• 10:00 AM: 5K starts
• 10:15 AM: 1 Mile starts
• 11:30 AM: Awards ceremony begins

📍 Location:

Coe Lake Park, Berea, OH 44017 (Map It)

🗺️ 5K Course:

Check out our 5K course: Map It

❓ Contact:

Have questions regarding the event? Contact Sera at sera@wags4kids.com

🛍️ Shop Local:

Click for Sponsor/Vendor Opportunities. List of vendors will be posted closer to the date of the event.

Local businesses will be onsite before and after the race with crafts, activities, handmade goods and of course - photos with your favorite superheroes!

❓ FAQs:

Click: FAQs

🏃‍♀️ Virtual Race:

Virtual races allow you to race anywhere, anytime, at any pace. Post your results online and receive your race swag in the mail! Sign up today!

💻 How the Virtual Race Works:

1. Sign up: between now and August 1st.
2. Download: your virtual bib.
3. Race: anywhere, anytime, any pace.
4. Post: your time to your Run Sign Up profile when you complete your race (Before 8/2 at Noon).
5. Receive: your race swag in the mail within 10 business days of the event.

🎽 What’s Included With Your Virtual Entry Fee:

• Donation: $10 - $15 donation to the organization.
• Finisher Medal: Custom finisher medal.
• Race Shirt: (If ordered, by or before 7/18/25)
• Shipping: of your race swag.

Virtual Race registration cost includes a small processing fee at check-out.

🤝 Make Your Miles Count:

One way to share the work of our organization and mission is to become a charity team fundraiser! Below are simple ways to fundraise for this event:

1. Sign up for the race: and to become a fundraiser or start a fundraising team during registration.
2. Set your goal: We suggest $500 for individuals and $2,000 for teams.
3. Fund-Your-Run: Get sponsored for your run!

All proceeds from the race will go directly to W.A.G.S. 4 Kids' service dog training programs and services, serving kids in need throughout 35 counties of NE & Central Ohio for 20 years...and counting! To read about the WAGS 4 Kids programs and services click here.