Wildwood Wander 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Wander 5k Trail Race | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $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 Nov 6.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 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 North Carolina runs 36:24, about 11:43 a mile, based on 32 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:39 and men in 31:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:36 AM, and the Wildwood Wander 5k Trail Race starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3450 Blue Heron Dr., Greenville, NC 27858
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Fleet Feet Greenville NC) for Wildwood Wander 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Wildwood Wander 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:01 or better, the top quarter in 27:28, and half the field in 32:20; the last tenth came in after 1:03:18.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 70 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
- 3450 Blue Heron Dr., Greenville, NC 27858Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Wildwood Wander 5k?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 6, 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).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 48 runners finished the Wildwood Wander 5k Trail Race; the median finish was 32:20 and the winner ran 21:54.
- Where does it start?
- 3450 Blue Heron Dr., Greenville, NC 27858.
From the organizers
Trail race/ruck in Wildwood Park. This will be hosted by the Greenville Police Department. All proceeds will go to the GPD CARE fund, a non-profit used to support employee wellness events.