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Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race

Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Ripley, WV, with an entry fee of $10.

Date
September 26, 2026 (12 days to go)
Price
$10
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Elementary age runners in grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade in Jackson Country and surrounding areas are invited to compete in a 1-mile fun run.  Everyone will be awarded a participation award upon completion of the race.  Complete individually or gather some friends and represent your elementary schools!  Let's Run Wild!

Events

1-Mile Elementary Run$10

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

78°

Typical Low

51°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ripley, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:18 AMSunset 7:17 PMDaylight 11h 59m

Host City

About Ripley, WV

Population

3,066

as of 2023

City Elevation

604 ft

Nearest Airport

CRW

Yeager Airport · 31 mi

Major Hub

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 104 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

12

Days to train

Race
Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race
Date
September 26, 2026

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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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race?
Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race is a running race held in Ripley, West Virginia on September 26, 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 Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Ripley, West Virginia at 1715 Lower Parchment Valley Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Wild 1-Miler Elementary Race

Sep 26, 2026

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