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Preseason Preview

Date
August 8, 2026
Distance
Open 5k · Elementary 2k · Open 3k
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From the Organizer

Lace-up your XC spikes and get ready to show off your fitness at the Preseason Preview at the Sand Hill Scout Reservation. This course has been home to multiple district and regional cross country championships. 

Course - Mixture of grass, dirt and road with rolling hills and great views. This is what real cross country looks like!

Parking - $5

Team Bus and Van Parking (5 or more athletes) - $20

Events

Open 5k7:30 AMRegister →
Elementary 2k9:05 AMRegister →
Open 3k8:30 AMRegister →

Weather

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

91°

Typical Low

70°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Bushnell 1 E, 13 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 8:15 PMDaylight 13h 21m

Host City

About Wildwood, FL

Population

16,739

as of 2023

Elevation

64 ft

Nearest Airport

SFB

Orlando Sanford International Airport · 49 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Preseason Preview, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Preseason Preview
Date
August 8, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Preseason Preview?
Preseason Preview is a running race held in Wildwood, Florida on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Preseason Preview?
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Wildwood, Florida at 700 Huey St, Wildwood, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Preseason Preview?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Preseason Preview

Aug 8, 2026

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