Dear Wanakee Community,

Out of an abundance of caution, the Wanakee Wilderness 5K team and the Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 WW5K. While we are saddened that we won’t be welcoming runners and supporters on August 15th, we believe this to be the appropriate decision for our extended Wanakee family.

The conditions around COVID-19 are changing so quickly, in our communities, our state and our country. While we have been doing our very best to keep up with the changing guidelines and remain flexible, it is clear to us that cancelling this race is the only decision we can make right now. Bringing the WW5K to Meredith would add unnecessary stress to already strained resources in our community including essential workers, as well as our own staff and volunteers.

At this time, our primary goal is public safety while maintaining our commitment to supporting those most in need. We are closing registration for this event, however fundraising will remain open.

If you are in the position to do so, we hope you will continue to support our sponsors and partners, who also face challenges during this uncertain time.

We recognize your eagerness to get to the Farmhouse starting line of the Wanakee Wilderness 5K. Whether you were just starting your training, helping our team find sponsors and donors, or planning a trip to our beautiful spiritual place in the hills, know that we are thinking of you and eagerly awaiting the moment we can welcome you back to Wanakee.

In the meantime, we are working on ways to keep our community connected in the virtual world. Keep your eyes on your inbox, and through social media over the next few weeks as we share our possible action plan for Homecoming and fundraising efforts including the WW5K silent auction.

Grace and Peace,

Nicole Richards

Chairperson, Wanakee Board of Directors

2019 Sponsors and Partners:

Anyelectron LLC, Beans & Greens Farm, Caledonian Carpentry, Cantin Chevrolet, Chadwick & Trefethen, Inc., Erickson Foundation Supportworks, Penny Maurer Graphic Design, Moultonboro United Methodist Church, Hannaford, Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, Moulton Farm, US Foods, Wayfarer Coffee Roasters, our numerous individual Wanakee sponsors and supporters.