Gator Gallop 5K
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Event details
The Gator Gallop 5K takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Lower Common in Wakefield, MA, on Lake Quannapowitt. Registration opens February 1, 2026. Entry fees listed for the events are $30 for the 5K, $10 for the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, and $40 for a combined 5K and Kids 1-Mile entry. The event day includes check-in and registration, a warm-up for children, the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, the 5K, and awards. Current Greenwood School students should register through the event webpage to run in the 1-Mile race and to fundraise.
Distances
- 5K
- Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
- 5K and Kids 1-Mile (combined entry)
Course, facilities, and proceeds
The 5K is a flat road race that circles Lake Quannapowitt and begins and ends at the same area on the lower common. The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run starts from the lower common; the one-mile route is protected and lined with parents cheering, but parents do not run the 1-mile. Organizers note the one-mile may not be appropriate for children under age 5. Port-a-potties will be available on site.
Proceeds benefit the Greenwood School PTO and the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF), both 501(c)(3) organizations. Greenwood PTO funds classroom supplies, library books, STEAM enrichment, and school community events. WEF provides funding to support hands-on learning beyond the school budget. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.