In-Person Virtual Wonder Whirlers Registration Deadline & Fees Packet Pick-Up Day of Race Sponsorship Need Inspiration?
Deadlines
Registration – Please register by is due Friday, October 1.
T-Shirt – Register by September 10 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
All registrations are non-refundable.
Fees
Adults (In-Person or Virtual): $35
Students (In-Person or Virtual): $25
Kids (In-Person or Virtual): $15
All registrants receive:
- T-shirt
- Personalized race bib
- Finisher certificate
Packet Pick-Up:
Packets with bib numbers and t-shirts can be picked up in the main entrance of the Waisman Center on Friday, October 1 between 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Day of Race
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the run/walk/roll starts at 10:00 a.m.
The kids’ Fun Run race the Discovery Garden beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Join us for the fifth annual Waisman Whirl 5k and 1 mile Run, Walk & Roll for All Abilities. The event will start and finish at the Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Ave.
- 5k Run, Walk & Roll – 5k Route Map (pdf)
- 1 Mile Walk & Roll – 1 Mile Route Map (pdf)
- Kids’ Fun Run and Roll
- DONATE: If you can’t be here in person, you can still donate to the Whirl and support the Waisman Center!
Directions: Turn North from University Avenue at the intersection of University Bay Drive and Farley Avenue; continue over the hill onto Highland Avenue. The Waisman Center is down the hill on the left. Enter parking lot by athletic fields. Click here for driving directions, map, and parking
Parking: Free parking in lots 76 & 60. Free accessible parking in lot 82.
Weather: The run, walk, and roll takes place rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the race director reserves the right to cancel the event.
No pets allowed. Service animals are welcome.
How Your Support Helps:
The Waisman Whirl is a great opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the Waisman Center and to come together as a community! The proceeds from this event support a broad range of activities and programs that benefit individuals and families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases including:
- Waisman Center Clinics
- Waisman Early Childhood Program
- Waisman Project ECHO
- Waisman Center Day with the Experts series
- Travel awards and mini-grants for students and postdocs