It's A Wonderful Run 5k

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend Runners!!
As we go into the final stretch of the year, I’d say it’s a good time to make your plans and book your rooms for the second weekend in December in Bedford Falls. And register for the best 5K in the world, www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com. Tons to do and see! Enjoy your weekend!

09/02/2026

Greetings Wonderful Runners / Walkers!
Tickets are now available for the special screening of our favorite movie along with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Use code “Full” for a 15% discount on tickets
Also, be on the lookout for a transportation opportunity if you’d like to take a bus from Seneca Falls to the showing.
And while you’re at it, sign up for the greatest 5K in the world today! Www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com

✨ Experience It's a Wonderful Life Like Never Before! ✨

As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life, don't miss one of the most unforgettable events of the anniversary celebration!

🎬 Friday, December 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 West Herr Auditorium | Rochester, NY

Watch the beloved holiday classic on the big screen while the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and a live choir perform the film's beautiful score in sync with every scene. It's a breathtaking experience that brings the magic of Bedford Falls to life in a whole new way!

🎟️ Save 15% on your tickets. Use promo code: FULL

Get your tickets today and learn more here:
https://rpo.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-in-concert/

🚌 Coming from Seneca Falls? We're planning bus transportation from Seneca Falls to Rochester for this special event. Check our website for details.

Whether it's your first time experiencing this holiday classic or your hundredth, this is an evening you'll remember for years to come. Join us as we celebrate 80 years of hope, community, and the timeless message that no one is a failure who has friends. ❤️

08/19/2026

We agree with everything our great museum mentioned below. Register today! Www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com.

✨ A Winter Run Like No Other! 🎄🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join us during the 80th Anniversary Celebration of It's a Wonderful Life for one of the festival's most beloved traditions—the 18th Annual It's a Wonderful Run 5K!

What began 18 years ago with a simple mission continues to make a lasting impact:
❤️ Bring friends and families together during the holiday season
🏡 Welcome visitors to beautiful Seneca Falls and support our local businesses
🤝 Raise money for those in need

Whether you join us LIVE in Seneca Falls or participate VIRTUALLY from wherever you call home, you'll be part of a tradition inspired by the timeless message that no one is a failure who has friends.

📅 Live Race: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 4:40 PM
📍 Location: Seneca Falls Recreation Center, 35 Water Street

💻 Virtual Race: December 12–13, 2026
📍 Participate safely from anywhere!

🎽 Packet Pickup & Registration
📍 Seneca Falls Community Center
• Friday, December 11 | 4:30–7:30 PM
• Saturday, December 12 | 12:00–4:00 PM

Gather your family, invite your friends, lace up your running shoes, and experience the magic of the season in the town that inspired Bedford Falls.

Register today and learn more at: http://itsawonderfulrun5k.com/

08/02/2026

Greetings Wonderful runners and walkers!!! We are now into August. Four months from the greatest 5K you will ever do. Tons of things planned for the 80th anniversary of our beloved film. Register today and experience Bedford Falls the best way you can, a 3.1 mile run or walk throughout the town! Register today! Www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com.

07/29/2026

If you are in the Seneca Falls area the next few days, stop by the Christmas in July event, hosted by Its A Wonderful Life Museum. Lots of things to do and see. Also a great time to register for the December 5K event! Www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com

🎄 Merry Christmas in July!

Today we officially kick off the celebration of the 80th anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life.

Stop by the museum to meet Karolyn Grimes ("ZuZu Bailey"), explore our exhibits, shop the gift store, and join us all week as we celebrate the film that continues to remind us that no one is a failure who has friends.

Welcome to Seneca Falls—we're so glad you're here.

07/21/2026

Greetings Wonderful Runners and Walkers!! The store on our registration site is open! There no better time to register for the best 5K in the world than right now. Pick up a cool new hat, medal, lid, sweatshirt among other items while you register. Register today!! Www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com

07/11/2026

Greetings Wonderful Runners! Wanted to share an incredible event taking place this year the night before race day. Watch your favorite movie like you’ve never seen it before, on the big screen with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and live choir performing the original movie score in perfect sync to the movie. See details below, and ticket information coming soon.

07/01/2026

The new museum is coming along. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

🏠✨ Close your eyes and imagine stepping into Bedford Falls.

Walking through Gower's Drug Store.
Standing in Mr. Potter's Office.
Experiencing interactive exhibits inspired by the film's timeless lessons of kindness, hope, and community.

That's the vision for the expanded It's A Wonderful Life Museum. Plans include recreated sets, a theater, enhanced exhibits, and new ways for visitors to connect with the story that continues to inspire millions around the world.

The 80th Anniversary is approaching, and every donation brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality. Because the message of It's a Wonderful Life deserves a home as memorable as the film itself.

❤️ Help us build something wonderful. Go to our website to learn more ways to help.

06/08/2026

We recently had the privilege of participating in the Mercy Flight golf outing, a philanthropic event that has garnered support from the Wonderful Run 5K over the years, ultimately benefiting over 18,000 individuals in the Finger Lakes Region. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the participants whose involvement in the race has directly advanced Mercy Flight's mission. Registration for the region's premier 5K event is now open and can be accessed at www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com.

05/23/2026

Greetings Wonderful Run 5K Participants. Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Just a reminder that registration to the best 5K in the world is open. It’s a good time to sign up. Fun fact about the area, Waterloo, NY our neighbor to the west, is known as the birthplace of Memorial Day. The US Federal Government recognized Waterloo, NY in 1966 officially as the birthplace of Memorial Day. If you are in the area this weekend, check out the festivities in Waterloo. Www.itsawonderfulrun5k.com