Name: Gator Gallop 5K
Start: 2027-05-02
End: 2027-05-02
Location: Wakefield

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$35.00

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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08:30

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$10.00

5K

May 02, 2027

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Wakefield.

thermostat Temperature

9.6° / 19.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.7° / 16.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:21

nightlight Sunset

19:59

About Wakefield

Learn more about the host city, Wakefield.

Wakefield, Massachusetts is a scenic town 12 miles north of Boston with a population of about 27,000 (2020). Wakefield has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host to outdoor festivals and benefit activities each year.