Wild Goose Chase 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Carlisle, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $25
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Goose Chase 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 35:03, about 11:17 a mile, based on 253 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 30:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Wild Goose Chase 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
215 S Court St, Carlisle, AR 72024
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 24 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 215 S Court St, Carlisle, AR 72024Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 250 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Wild Goose Chase 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $25, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 215 S Court St, Carlisle, AR 72024.
From the organizers
Join us at the 1st annual Wild Good Chase 5k! On Saturday, October 24th, the only thing we will be chasing is a good time and maybe a new PR! Whether you are racing for a personal best or strolling with friends, the Wild Goose Chase 5k is all about getting outside, having fun, and bringing our community together! Grab your flock, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a tradition that we hope to celebrate for years to come!