Run With Purpose 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wilson, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run with Purpose 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wilson runs 39:29, about 12:43 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:19 and men in 35:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Run with Purpose 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC 27893
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC 27893Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run With Purpose?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC 27893.
From the organizers
Join us for a run through Wilson starting at beautiful Rotary Park. All proceeds will be used to provide Christmas gifts for needy families in our community.