THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wilson, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $30 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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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 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 7:06 AM, and the THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K starts at 7:00 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
115 Nash St, 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 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 115 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- TSHIRT
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 115 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893.
From the organizers
Presented by the Ride On Cannon Foundation
Run. Walk. Roll. Celebrate.
Join us for the Inaugural Cannon Memorial 5K, a community event created to honor Cannon’s life, his joyful spirit, and his love for riding his bicycle.
The Cannon Memorial 5K is more than a race, it is a celebration of children, families, and the strength of our community. This inclusive event welcomes runners, walkers, families, and participants of all abilities as we come together to support the mission of the Ride On Cannon Foundation.