United We Run 5K
United We Run 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Wilson, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- 401 Goldsboro St. S, Wilson, NC
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Be part of history as one of the first runners to start and finish inside the new Wilson Warbirds Stadium!
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+
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilson 3 Sw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Wilson than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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United We Run 5K
Oct 24, 2026