Gator Gallop 5K
Gator Gallop 5K is a running race on May 2, 2027 in Wakefield, MA, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- May 2, 2027 (220 days to go)
- Location
- Church St., Wakefield, MA
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Course
The 5K is a flat road race around scenic Lake Quannapowitt, beginning and ending at the same area on the lower common. The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, for children ages 10 and under, also takes place from the lower common. Although the 1-mile route is protected and lined with parents cheering on their children, parents do not run the 1-mile, so this race may not be appropriate for children under age 5.
Facilities
Port-a-potties will be available for the race.
Proceeds
The proceeds will benefit the Greenwood School PTO and the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF), both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Greenwood School PTO funds innovative classroom supplies, books for the school library, STEAM enrichment resources, and cultural and school community events. 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: 8:00 a.m.
Warm up for kids: 8:20 a.m.
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.
Kids awards: 8:50 a.m.
5K start: 9:00 a.m.
5K awards: 9:30 a.m.
Directions & Parking
The race will begin at Wakefield's lower common on Lake Quannapowitt. The roadways that intersect at this point are Main Street and Church Street.
Current Greenwood Students
Current Greenwood School students should register through this webpage to run in the 1-Mile race and fundraise.
Sponsorship
If you would like to sponsor the Gator Gallop with $100 or more, please visit our Sponsor Us page for further details.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reading, 3 mi from the venue.
About Wakefield, MA
City Elevation
87 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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220
Days to train
- Race
- Gator Gallop 5K
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Church St., Wakefield, MA
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Gator Gallop 5K
May 2, 2027