Running Wild 5K
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
Running Wild 5K
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM
Running Zone Foundation Race Amenities:
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Finisher Medals or save $5 with a no medal option
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Fun Trail run through Wickham Park - NO STROLLERS PLEASE!
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Unique individual awards
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Post-race food and other refreshments
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Benefits Florida Wildlife Hospital
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Random Giveaways
Timetable:
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL)
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration
Sunday, September 27, 2026 – Wickham Park (2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL)
6:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
7:15 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
7:30 AM: 5K Start!
**Awards Ceremony immediately following race
Awards:
Top 3 Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Age Groups (Top 3 M & F): 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Up
TEAM Award - Top 3 Fastest Teams (min of 5 and must be co-ed)
Fees:
(Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
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Individual Registration: $35 ($40 Race Day)
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Kid’s Registration: $20 ($25 Race Day)
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$5 OFF for No Shirt Option!
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$5 OFF for No Medal Option!
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
88°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Melbourne, FL
Population
85,718
as of 2023
City Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 48 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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Running Wild 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
102
Days to train
- Race
- Running Wild 5K
- Date
- September 27, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Melbourne, FL
Rainbow Run 5K
5K · From $40 · Wickham Park - Regional Pavilion
Less than a mile away
Firecracker 5K
5K · From $35 · Eau Gallie Square
Less than a mile away
Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (35)
5K · 10K · From $30 · 2500 Parkway Dr
1 mile away
Haunted 5K, & 10K at Melbourne, FL (40)
5K · 10K · From $30 · 2500 Parkway Dr
1 mile away
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.
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 Running Wild 5K?
- Running Wild 5K is a running race held in Melbourne, Florida on September 27, 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 Running Wild 5K?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida at Wickham Park- Pavilion 4. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running Wild 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running Wild 5K
Sep 27, 2026