For The Wild 5K/10K+
For The Wild 5K/10K+ is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Rhinelander, WI, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (10 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us to support our local wildlife! All proceeds from this event will go towards Wild Instincts, Inc. Wild Instincts is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin that serves the wildlife throughout our entire state. Read more about Wild Instincts by clicking here!
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Saturday, Sept. 26th, 2026
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Registration/Check-in 8:00 - 8:45
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10 K+ start @ 9:00, 5 K start @ 9:05
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Very Important: The 10K+ is 10.9K (6.8 miles)
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Parking & Start/End point at Newbold Recreation Area: 6954 Ole Lake Road, Rhinelander, WI
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5K and 10K+, open to walkers, runners, and bikers!
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Strollers welcome (Sorry, while we love our 4-legged pals, no dogs please)
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Nonrefundable entry fee of $30 (10K) and $25 (5K)- Plus a $3.00 service fee
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Children ages 12 and under are free (please still register for liability waiver purposes)
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T-shirts guaranteed to those registered by Sept. 17th
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This is a non-timed event
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Prizes for top two finishers in the following categories: 5K run, 10K+ run, 10K+ bike
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Wear a shirt that shows support for nature or wildlife to be entered into a drawing!!
--> The route: Start at Newbold Rec Area --> Ole Lake Road --> Lake Mildred Road --> Bike path back --> Ole Lake Road --> End at Newbold Rec Area
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rhinelander Oneida Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
About Rhinelander, WI
City Elevation
1,575 ft
Nearest Airport
RHI
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- For The Wild 5K/10K+
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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For The Wild 5K/10K+
Sep 26, 2026