Run Wild for Wildwood
Run Wild for Wildwood is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Harrisburg, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run Wild for Wildwood 5K & 10K!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Here is how it works...
Step 1. Register to run/walk the 5K or run the 10K. Invite your friends to join!
Step 2. Pick up your t-shirt and "swag bag" at the Olewine Nature Center from August 20-21 or on Race Day (August 22).
Step 3. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K starts at 8:45 AM on Saturday, August 22.
Step 4. Post a picture of your run to Facebook & Instagram using #runwildforwildwood!
Awards will be handed out to the top 3 male and top female fastest times overall in each race. Every finisher will receive a medal.
Additional donations made during registration will benefit Wildwood Park. Your donation will help keep the park beautiful, provide more opportunities for educational programming, events and much more!
No refunds. All sales are final.
Events
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Harrisburg 1 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harrisburg, PA
City Elevation
427 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Run Wild for Wildwood
Aug 22, 2026