WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
We are hosting a 5K run/walk and we want you to be a part of it! Whether you are racing for a prize or just in it for fun, please join us for this event. Every Step Counts- Supporting Wayne General Hospital. This event benefits Wayne General Hospital Foundation, directly supporting patient care and hospital initiatives.
Participants registering before the July 20, 2026 deadline will receive a t-shirt.
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers!
*Timing by Anything Athletics
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
92°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waynesboro 2 W, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waynesboro, MS
City Elevation
162 ft
Nearest Airport
PIB
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 121 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
- Race
- WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK?
- WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK is a running race held in Waynesboro, Mississippi 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 WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Waynesboro, Mississippi at 950 Matthew Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
WGH FOUNDATION 5K RACE TO GIVE RUN/WALK
Aug 8, 2026