WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water
WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Washington, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (48 days to go)
- Location
- 119 E. Water St., Washington, NC
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come run the wonderful Washington waterfront to support WMPCS at Smoke on the Water. The 5K will benefit Washington Montessori Public charter schools field trips that are dedicated to expanding our students’ leadership and learning experiences. Our mission is to inspire academic excellence; to nurture curiosity, creativity, and imagination; and to do so within an environment rich with warmth, kindness and respect.
At Washington Montessori Public Charter School, our goal is to nurture our students in a caring and supportive environment that will ignite their curiosity and inspire them to learn naturally.
Registration/Fees:
$25 through Oct 4th
$30 Oct 5th until race day
T-shirts included with regular registration (by Oct. 4th); first come, first served with late and day of registration.
Awards:
Overall top male and female as well as top male and female in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.
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
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington Wwtp 4w, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Washington, NC
City Elevation
12 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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48
Days to train
- Race
- WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 119 E. Water St., Washington, NC
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WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water
Oct 17, 2026