
From the Organizer
Get ready for the most empowering girls’ day of the year! The Wild Flowers 10K is a joyful morning where besties, sisters, and mamas bloom together — running, walking, laughing, and celebrating every step.
🌸 From the stunning views of the scenic Auburn trails, you’ll experience a race filled with heart, sparkle, and pure women’s magic.
🌸 Every 10K finisher receives a beautiful Wild Flowers race tee as a symbol of your strength and sisterhood.
🌸 The magic doesn’t stop at the finish line. the winner and 4 finishers earn an all-expenses-paid trip to Spain to represent Auburn.
🌸 4 will be randomly chosen to enjoy a dreamy week in Spain at an exclusive women’s running camp in VIGO Galicia lead by our elite runner Aroa Sio! (Yes , you just have to finish the race )
🌸 Your journey starts at the Auburn … but it might just take you across the world.
After the race, join us in the pavilion for a warm, complimentary breakfast cooked by the Wild Runners crew.
Take photos, celebrate your shine, and enjoy a morning filled with love, friendship, and community.
🌸 This is her day to bloom grab your besties. Hold hands. Believe in your bloom.
🌸 You don’t have to be the fastest — every woman has a chance to win big!
🌸 the winner and 4 finishers earn an unforgettable trip to Spain, representing Auburn.
Friday, April 16th 2027: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Wild Runners Auburn – 198 Sacramento Street)
Saturday, April17th 2027 (Race Day): Packet pickup opens at 7:15 a.m. (Starting Line)
Saturday, April, 17th 2026: Packet pickup opens at 7:15 a.m. (Starting Line)
Wild Flowers 10K start at 8:30 a.m.
Overall Awards: There will be a prize for the top 3 overall 10K winners.( only the winner gets the first ticket to Spain the other spots are via raffle )
Awards to the top three finishers in the following age groups:
18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75-over
Saturday, April 17th 2027: 8:30 am
Your journey begins at the beautiful Auburn Overlook, where the Wild Flowers 10K takes off into some of the most scenic trails in Northern California. This fun loop has a little bit of everything — smooth downhills, peaceful flats, and (because this is Auburn) a reminder that if you go down… you will go back up.
You’ll experience sections of gorgeous single-track, rolling stretches perfect for finding your rhythm, and viewpoints that will make you stop and say “wow” or at least pretend you’re stopping for the view and not to catch your breath.
We’ll have two fully stocked aid stations, a cheerful crew directing you every step of the way, and… breaking news…Sasquatch has officially confirmed his appearance. (He promised to cheer loudly, but we can’t guarantee he won’t photobomb.)
Get ready for fun, adventure, and the most unforgettable 10K you’ll ever run.
TBA
Parking Information
Saturday, April, 17th 2027
You may park at Railhead Park, along nearby neighborhood streets (please do not block driveways or entrances), by the high school, or in the two public lots in Old Town Auburn.
Please note: parking in Old Town may require up to a 1-mile walk to the start.
Plan to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time.
🌸 Friends may pick-up packets and register for you.
🌸 No entry refunds, transfers, or exchanges.
🌸 Due to course congestion, NO STROLLERS or ANIMALS are allowed on the course.
🌸 No leg or foot casts allowed
🌸 No pacers
🌸 This is a female only run
🌸 Per our official event rules and guidelines: Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred toward a future event.
🌸 Winners must show or get a passport within 30 days. If winners cannot attend the trip, a new winner will be randomly drawn from the finishers.
Events
Weather
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
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Auburn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,509 ft
Nearest Airport
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wild Flowers 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
Wild Flowers 10k
Apr 17, 2027