Race Type: The 5K is a flat road race around scenic Lake Quannapowitt, beginning and ending at the same area on the lower common.
Kids' Event: The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, for children ages 10 and under, also takes place from the lower common.
Route Safety: The 1-mile route is protected and lined with parents cheering on their children.
Age Restriction: Parents do not run the 1-mile, so this race may not be appropriate for children under age 5.
Facilities
Restrooms: Port-a-potties will be available for the race.
Proceeds
Beneficiaries: The proceeds will benefit the Greenwood School PTO and the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF), both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
PTO Funding: The Greenwood School PTO funds innovative classroom supplies, books for the school library, STEAM enrichment resources, and cultural and school community events.
WEF Mission: WEF provides a bridge to allow funding for hands-on learning that is unobtainable within the current school system budget.
Schedule of Events
Check-in and Registration: 8:15 AM
Warm Up for Kids: 8:30 AM
Children's 1-Mile Fun Run: 9 AM
5K Start: 9:30 AM
Awards: 10:30 AM
Directions & Parking
Starting Point: The race will begin at Wakefield's lower common on Lake Quannapowitt.
Intersection: The roadways that intersect at this point are Main Street and Church Street.
Current Greenwood Students
Registration: Current Greenwood School students should register through this webpage to run in the 1-Mile race and fundraise.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities: If you would like to sponsor the Gator Gallop with $100 or more, please visit our Sponsorship page for further details.