🎉 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!
Be a HERO! DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO!
Benefiting Working Animals Giving Service for Kids, training service dogs for kids with special needs.
This event is open to all whether you are a competitive runner, everyday runner, or walker!
Presented by First Energy & Peace Racing to promote health and give visibility to W.A.G.S. 4 Kids and the incredible abilities of children living with challenges in their everyday lives.
💰 Pre-Registration Fees
- 5K: $35.00
- 1-Mile: $20.00
- Note: All registration fees will increase by $5 for day of registration.
🎁 Registration Includes
- Leashed Dogs: Welcome! (No additional fee)
- Official Merchandise: Wonder Run promotional items
- Timing: Chip timing for the 5K race
- Finisher Medals: Custom designed by GCI
📅 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)
Check out our 5K course: Map It
❓ Contact Information
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 super heroes!
💻 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
- Sign up between now and August 2nd.
- Download your virtual bib.
- Race anywhere, anytime, at any pace.
- Post your time to your Run Sign Up profile when you complete your race (Before 8/7 at Noon).
- Receive your race swag in the mail within 10 business days of the event.
🎟️ Fundraising Opportunities
- Fundraiser Signup: Reach out to friends, family, and local businesses to donate.
- Set Your Goal: Suggested $500 for individuals, $2,000 for teams.
- Fund-Your-Run: Get sponsored per mile.
🌟 All Proceeds Go To
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.
To read about the WAGS 4 Kids programs and services click here.