For The Wild 5K/10K+
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Rhinelander, Wisconsin
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting For The Wild 5K/10K+ event on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in the beautiful Rhinelander, Wisconsin! This spirited race is not just about running; it’s a fantastic opportunity to support local wildlife, with all proceeds benefiting Wild Instincts, Inc., a dedicated non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center serving the state.
Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 10K+ race, which is actually 10.9K (6.8 miles) long. The event kicks off with registration from 8:00 to 8:45 AM, followed by the 10K+ starting at 9:00 AM and the 5K at 9:05 AM. The course begins and ends at the scenic Newbold Recreation Area, winding through the picturesque landscape along Ole Lake Road and Lake Mildred Road. This non-timed event welcomes walkers, runners, and bikers—strollers included! Plus, children ages 12 and under can join for free. Don't forget to wear a shirt that supports nature or wildlife for a chance to win exciting prizes! Register by September 14th to secure your guaranteed event t-shirt. Come out
Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 10K+ race, which is actually 10.9K (6.8 miles) long. The event kicks off with registration from 8:00 to 8:45 AM, followed by the 10K+ starting at 9:00 AM and the 5K at 9:05 AM. The course begins and ends at the scenic Newbold Recreation Area, winding through the picturesque landscape along Ole Lake Road and Lake Mildred Road. This non-timed event welcomes walkers, runners, and bikers—strollers included! Plus, children ages 12 and under can join for free. Don't forget to wear a shirt that supports nature or wildlife for a chance to win exciting prizes! Register by September 14th to secure your guaranteed event t-shirt. Come out
Organiser's Description
JOIN US TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL WILDLIFE! ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS WILD INSTINCTS, INC. WILD INSTINCTS IS A NON-PROFIT WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER IN RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN THAT SERVES THE WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT OUR ENTIRE STATE. READ MORE ABOUT WILD INSTINCTS BY CLICKING HERE [https://www.wildinstinctsrehab.com/]!
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 20TH, 2025
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REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN 8:00 - 8:45
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10 K+ START @ 9:00, 5 K START @ 9:05
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VERY IMPORTANT: THE 10K+ IS 10.9K (6.8 MILES)
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PARKING & START/END POINT AT NEWBOLD RECREATION AREA: 6954 OLE LAKE ROAD, RHINELANDER, WI
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5K AND 10K+, OPEN TO WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND BIKERS!
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STROLLERS WELCOME (SORRY, WHILE WE LOVE OUR 4-LEGGED PALS, NO DOGS PLEASE)
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NONREFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE OF $30 (10K) AND $25 (5K)- PLUS A $3.00 SERVICE FEE
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CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE (PLEASE STILL REGISTER FOR LIABILITY WAIVER PURPOSES)
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T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERED BY SEPT. 14TH
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THIS IS A NON-TIMED EVENT
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PRIZES FOR TOP TWO FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: 5K RUN, 10K+ RUN, 10K+ BIKE
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WEAR A SHIRT THAT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR NATURE OR WILDLIFE TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING!!
--> THE ROUTE: START AT NEWBOLD REC AREA --> OLE LAKE ROAD --> LAKE MILDRED ROAD --> BIKE PATH BACK --> OLE LAKE ROAD --> END AT NEWBOLD REC AREA
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 20TH, 2025
*
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN 8:00 - 8:45
*
10 K+ START @ 9:00, 5 K START @ 9:05
*
VERY IMPORTANT: THE 10K+ IS 10.9K (6.8 MILES)
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PARKING & START/END POINT AT NEWBOLD RECREATION AREA: 6954 OLE LAKE ROAD, RHINELANDER, WI
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5K AND 10K+, OPEN TO WALKERS, RUNNERS, AND BIKERS!
*
STROLLERS WELCOME (SORRY, WHILE WE LOVE OUR 4-LEGGED PALS, NO DOGS PLEASE)
*
NONREFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE OF $30 (10K) AND $25 (5K)- PLUS A $3.00 SERVICE FEE
*
CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE (PLEASE STILL REGISTER FOR LIABILITY WAIVER PURPOSES)
*
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERED BY SEPT. 14TH
*
THIS IS A NON-TIMED EVENT
*
PRIZES FOR TOP TWO FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: 5K RUN, 10K+ RUN, 10K+ BIKE
*
WEAR A SHIRT THAT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR NATURE OR WILDLIFE TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING!!
--> THE ROUTE: START AT NEWBOLD REC AREA --> OLE LAKE ROAD --> LAKE MILDRED ROAD --> BIKE PATH BACK --> OLE LAKE ROAD --> END AT NEWBOLD REC AREA
Races
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For the Wild 5K (Run/Walk/Bike)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:05AM CDT)
$27.50
-Start will be at Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area, go down Old Lake Road, and turn around after 2.5 K -
For the Wild 10K+ (Run/Walk/Bike)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
-This is 10.9K (6.8 miles) -Start will be at Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area, follow Old Lake Road, turn onto Lake Mildred Road, and take the bike trail back to Lake Mildred Road and Newbold Outdoor Recreation Area. -
For the Wild 5K/10K VIRTUAL
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
Can't make it to Newbold but still want to support a good cause while getting outside? Join us for a virtual event! We'll mail you the shirt!
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