United We Run 5K
United We Run 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Wilson, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (11 days to go)
- Location
- 401 Goldsboro St. S., Wilson, NC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Be part of history as one of the first runners to start and finish inside the new Wilson Ballpark, Home of the Wilson Warbirds!
The inaugural United We Run 5K takes you on a scenic course through Wilson, passing the iconic Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and winding through our historic downtown. Along the way, you'll experience the charm, energy, and local flavor that make Wilson special—from unique shops to outstanding restaurants and breweries.
Best of all, every step you take helps the United Way of Wilson County lift local families out of poverty. Your participation supports programs that provide families with the tools and resources they need to build a stronger, more stable future.
Run with purpose. Celebrate community. Make a difference.
Costumes are encouraged!
Registration Fee
- $30 through October 9th (includes a race shirt)
- $35 October 10th until race day
Awards
- Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
- Top Male and Top Female in the following age groups: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Batters Up... and Beware!
- Strollers are welcome, but please use them at your own risk. Parts of the course travel along the ballpark warning track, where loose rocks may make for a bumpy ride.
- For the safety of all runners and spectators, no dogs are allowed at the event.
Thanks for helping us keep the race fun, safe, and fang-tastic for everyone!
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilson 3 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
About Wilson, NC
Population
47,740
as of 2023
City Elevation
131 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at United We Run 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
11
Days to train
- Race
- United We Run 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 401 Goldsboro St. S., Wilson, NC
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United We Run 5K
Oct 24, 2026