Dana Chang Foundation 5K

Jr's Paws For a Cause is a dog-friendly 5k run/walk for participants of all ages. We will have vendors, City Event Group Mikey V from Kiss 108 as our live DJ, complementary Vitamin 1 drinks, and adoptable dogs from Shultz Guest House, Last Hope K9! Additional rescues that will be in attendance are The Animal Rescue League and A Place for Ace!

This family-friendly walk/run welcomes participants of all ages—and your canine companions too! Proceeds from the event, along with our fundraising efforts, will be donated to Project Samana, a veterinary outreach program serving communities in the Dominican Republic, as well as local dog rescues Last Hope K9, Shultz Guest House, and Kyle’s Legacy Inc. The portion of proceeds donated to Kyle’s Legacy will be given in Junior’s (Jr.’s) name to support canine cancer research. Junior was a six-year-old Labrador Retriever who bravely lost his battle with lymphoma. Event is hosted rain or shine!

Registration includes- 1 race entry, a matching bib number for your dog to wear and Polkadog treat samples

FIRST 30 people to register will receive a a $100 Nutre Meal Plan giftcard, Polkadog treats, a VEG bag and a canvas Public Lands bag! (Must attend event in person to receive bag and gift cards)

LIVE DJ - Photos - Vendors - Doggy Ice Cream - Raffles - Prizes!

Race day check in starts at 8:30am and race starts at 10:00am!

EARLY BIB PICK UP SATURDAY APRIL 25th 10am-2pm at Marathon Sports in Wellesley!

About This Event

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club (WHJWC) is pleased to present its annual Wonder Run 5K & Kid's Fun Run on Sunday, May 17, 2026! The Wonder Run is a celebrated part of Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend. This family-friendly event promises a day of fitness, fun and community spirit. The Wonder Run 5K is a USATF-certified course, offering a scenic route through Wellesley, starting and finishing at the high school track. We anticipate hundreds of participants and great community support again this year. Whether you’re running, walking, cheering, or donating, everyone is welcome to join in the excitement!

Proceeds generated from the Wonder Run directly support scholarships for deserving local students and grants to organizations and programs that provide education, enrichment, and essential services to our local population.

Registration Deadline & Fees

Early Online Registration: $40 Wonder Run, $20 Kids Fun Run; plus applicable fees. Early Online Registration closes May 10th, one week prior to the race.

Week of / "Coming in Hot" Registration: $50 Wonder Run, $25 Kids Fun Run (plus applicable fees).

Kids Fun Run registration is capped at 200 participants.

Bib Number Pick-Up

Check back soon for more information!

Wonder Run Course | 8:00am start

The Wonder Run is a USATF-certified 5K road race through scenic Wellesley, starting and finishing at the Wellesley High School track. Racetime will begin promptly at 8:00am. All runners and walkers are welcome! Kids of all ages are welcome to sign up for the 5K race as well.

Kids Fun Run Course | 9:00am start

The Kids Fun Run will take place at 9:00am. This year’s event will feature two races based on age group.

Kids ages 6 and under will kick off the event with a 1 lap race around the track.

Kids 7-10 years-of-age will follow, racing 2 laps around the track.

If your child loves to run, they are welcome to sign-up for the 5K instead of the Fun Run. The Wonder Run is fun for the whole family!

Race Sponsors

This event could not be possible without the generous donations of our Race Sponsors. Thank you to Heroes Fitness, this year’s Headline Sponsor, for your continued commitment to WHJWC, the Wonder Run, and our local community. Check back soon to learn more about this year’s sponsors.

Parking

Parking will be available at Wellesley High School (50 Rice Street) and at metered parking spaces along Route 16.

WHY WE RUN!

Susan McDaniel, an avid athlete, actress, and equestrian, was a student at Lovelane throughout her two-year battle with cancer. Susan showed us how to defiantly live life. When surgery took the coordination in her right hand, she learned to write with her left. When treatments left her too exhausted to ride, she took joy in stable chores and teaching other students. Susan’s family spearheaded the Run in her memory to ensure all families have access to Lovelane’s unique and effective therapy.

All proceeds from the Run support Lovelane’s Tuition Assistance Program, so that all children in need can receive the highly beneficial therapy at Lovelane regardless of their family’s financial situation. Support for tuition assistance is critical for our families now more than ever.

RUN DETAILS

Run or walk to benefit the children at Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at the Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane. This year’s run is on Sunday, June 7th! Join elite and novice runners, families, walkers, and children as they run or walk to support Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at Weston Town Hall in Weston, MA. This family friendly event has live music, a food truck, a clown, prizes and more!

This is a USATF certified race.

19th Annual W.A.R. Against Ovarian Cancer benefitting Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer

5K (3.1 Miles)

This annual fundraiser helps fund our mission of supporting local patients and their families, fund critical research, and provide education and awareness about this disease.

Be part of the movement to raise awareness and funds against this silent killer - because together we CAN make a difference!!!

This will be a USATF Certified Course.

Online registration will close at noon on June 12th. Day of registration will start at 9 am on June 14th.

9:00 am to 10:00 am Sign In and Registration/Pick Up Tee Shirts/Get Snacks

9:00 am Face Painting starts!!!

10:15 am Welcome Speech and Team Acknowledgements

10:30 am 5k Run/Walk Starts

11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Fun events for all our participants will take place after the walk!

We will have face painting available all day as well.

WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE OFFERING PRIZING FOR OUR TOP INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM FUNDRAISERS!

Online Registration and Team Building Directions:

RunSignUp.com

1. Click to sign up

2. Enter your registration information

3. At this point, you can add additional registrations

4. Click Yes or No to Create and/or Join a Team

5. Review Waiver and Click

6. Pick option – 1. No Team 2. Join Existing Team 3. Create New Team

7. You can skip the set password option

8. Click Become A Fundraiser to create your page OR scroll down to TEAM FUNDRAISER and join your team from the drop down menu OR simply click continue

9. If you become a Fundraiser, this is where you add images and share your story and create your own url (https://runsignup.com/teamnamehere)

10. Enter payment information

REGISTRATION/SIGN-UP FORM AVAILABLE TO PRINT IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SIGN UP ONLINE.

Join us Saturday, September 26, 2026 for our 15th Annual Voices Against Violence 5k walk/run! Packet pick-up and day-of registration starts at 7 am. We will kick off the event together at 7:30 AM with words from local leaders devoted to ending sexual and domestic violence. The race starts at 8 am sharp, followed by medals and raffle drawing at 9:00. The race will have chip timing and results will be available after the race on racewire.com.

Our largest fundraiser of the year, the Voices Against Violence 5k raises the necessary funds to support survivors in the MetroWest community with free, confidential services. Please consider sharing your personal fundraising page or your team's fundraising page with your family, friends and colleagues. With your help, we can provide survivors and their loved ones with the support and services they need.

Sponsoring the Voices Against Violence 5K Run/Walk is a GREAT way to support a critically important cause in your community, while raising awareness of your organization. Contact purplepassion@smoc.org for more information about sponsorship opportunities or to contribute a raffle prize.

Medals will be awarded for the top overall male, female and nonbinary/all gender/agender finisher as well as the top finishers in the age groups.

Online registration will close at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 24th - but race day registration will be available!

We love volunteers! To volunteer at VAV 5k (or with Voices on an ongoing basis), please contact us at purplepassion@smoc.org.

Parking: There's plenty of free parking behind 7 Bishop Street. Watch for the SMOC signs and turn southeast at the intersection of Bishop St & Clark St.

2025 RESULTS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://my.racewire.com/results/37138