10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Troutman, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20266:00 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Troutman runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:02 and men in 27:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
137 S. Main St, Troutman, NC 28166
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:46 or better, the top quarter in 27:13, and half the field in 34:08; the last tenth came in after 52:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:26 | 21:02 |
| 20-29 | 29:20 | 26:03 |
| 30-39 | 33:22 | 21:46 |
| 40-49 | 28:38 | 24:05 |
| 50-59 | 36:29 | 26:00 |
| 60-69 | 30:20 | 27:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 10 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 159 to 175 finishers, and the median time dropped from 41:49 to 34:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 175 (-8%) | 34:08 | under 22:46 | 17:57 |
| 2024 | 191 (-1%) | 35:39 | under 23:36 | 17:38 |
| 2023 | 192 (+21%) | 30:30 | under 22:45 | 15:37 |
| 2022 | 159 | 41:49 | under 27:30 | 21:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:13, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 137 S. Main St, Troutman, NC 28166Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 175 runners finished the 9th Annual Wicked Fast 5K; the median finish was 34:08 and the winner ran 17:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:13, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 137 S. Main St, Troutman, NC 28166.
From the organizers
Are you WICKED FAST? Join us for this festive, family-friendly 5K on 10/10/26 at 6pm along the Richardson Greenway in Troutman, NC. Wear your best costume and enjoy the fun spirit of Halloween! Race will start at 137 S. Main St. (Downtown Depot- start location). $30 per participant.
Race Day Registration: Starts at 4:30pm. Must be registered by 9/25 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pick-up: Friday, 10/9/26 at Troutman Parks & Rec Office from 12:00-6:00pm or on race day starting at 4:30pm at the Downtown Depot