Gator Gallop 5K
Updated
Sunday, May 2, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Wakefield (Church St.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $10 to $35; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after January 14.
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Church St., Wakefield, MA 01880
- Area
- North Shore & Merrimack Valley, Boston
- Distances
- 1 mile5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $10 to $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, January 14, 2027: 5K $25 → $30
- Registration
- Open. Opened September 23, online signup closes Sunday, May 2, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by January 14 to pay $25 instead of $30.
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.