Gator Gallop 5K

🏃‍♂️ The Course

• Location: The 5K is a flat road race around scenic Lake Quannapowitt, beginning and ending at the same area on the lower common.
• Kids' Race: The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, for children ages 10 and under, also takes place from the lower common.
• Parent Participation: Parents do not run the 1-mile, so this race may not be appropriate for children under age 5.
• Cheering: The 1-mile route is protected and lined with parents cheering on their children.

🚻 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 Contributions: The Greenwood School PTO funds innovative classroom supplies, books for the school library, STEAM enrichment resources, and cultural and school community events.
• WEF Support: 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

• Race Location: The race will begin at Wakefield's lower common on Lake Quannapowitt.
• Main Intersections: 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

• Additional Donations: An additional donation may be made within this registration form.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: If you would like to sponsor the Gator Gallop with $100 or more, please visit the Sponsorship page on GatorGallop.com.
• Recognition: This ensures that you are recognized on any applicable materials and/or with race entry credit(s).

For more details, visit the official race page: Gator Gallop 5K.