It's A Wonderful Run 5K
It's A Wonderful Run 5K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Boca Raton, FL, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 15th Annual It's A Wonderful Run at Saint John Paul II Academy 5K Start Time is 8:00am (The 1 Mile Fun Run & Reindeer Dash start at approximately 8:40am on the Track - not timed)
Online Registration open now through Race Day 12/12/26 8:30am *T-shirt guarantee count of 400 to first 400 packets picked up.
- Registration fees increase on Friday 12/11/26 after 11:00pm
- Early Race Packet Pickup - Race Week at Runner's Edge Boca Raton
- Race Day registration & Packet Pickup 7:00am-8:30am
Certified 5K race, One Mile Fun Run, New Reindeer Dash (age 8 and under), Full Breakfast for all participants, Long sleeve race t-shirt. Fun for the whole family all in support of student clubs, athletics, activities and alumni scholarships
5K Awards: Top three male/female overall; top master; top three in five-year age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Race Course: Map
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
78°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Loxahatchee Nwr, 10 mi from the venue.
About Boca Raton, FL
Population
98,833
as of 2023
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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85
Days to train
- Race
- It's A Wonderful Run 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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It's A Wonderful Run 5K
Dec 12, 2026