
From the Organizer
5K4Kids Run/Walk & Family Fair
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Walsh, Middle School, Framingham, MA
9:00am-1:00pm
Registration begins at 9 AM
Race Start time 10 Am
Rain or Shine!
October 24 2026, is Wayside's annual 5K4Kids run/walk and family fair. This is a wonderful occasion for the whole family, featuring:
• 5-kilometer race
• Refreshments
• Activities include: face painting, airbrush tattoos, balloon clown, bouncy house, lawn games and much more.
Support the 2026 Wayside 5K4Kids Run/Walk
Your contribution to our cause, no matter the scale, makes an immense difference in the lives of young individuals who rely on our support. Donations, registration fees and raffle ticket sales provide emergency food and clothing, diapers and formula, school supplies, holiday gifts, hot meals, warm winter coats, hats, and gloves.
Raffle Drawing of two $1,000 visa gift cards and three $500 visa gift cards. Raffle tickets can be purchased the morning of the race.
Please leave your pets at home. Service Dogs only.
Events
Weather
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
62°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Maynard 2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network 5K4Kids, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network 5K4Kids
Oct 24, 2026