Running Wild 5K
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Running Wild 5K in Melbourne, Brevard, taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026! This exciting trail run kicks off at 7:30 AM at the beautiful Wickham Park, providing participants with a unique opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while supporting a noble cause—the Florida Wildlife Hospital.
Runners can look forward to a fun and challenging race with the chance to earn finisher medals, unique individual awards, and even random giveaways! With a variety of age group categories and team awards to compete for, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the pre-race festivities, including packet pickup at Running Zone on September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and early registration starting at 6:00 AM on race day. Join us for a fantastic day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and a commitment to wildlife conservation! Register now and be part of this unforgettable event!
Runners can look forward to a fun and challenging race with the chance to earn finisher medals, unique individual awards, and even random giveaways! With a variety of age group categories and team awards to compete for, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the pre-race festivities, including packet pickup at Running Zone on September 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and early registration starting at 6:00 AM on race day. Join us for a fantastic day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and a commitment to wildlife conservation! Register now and be part of this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING WILD 5K
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
TIME: 7:30 AM
RUNNING ZONE FOUNDATION RACE AMENITIES:
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FINISHER MEDALS OR SAVE $5 WITH A NO MEDAL OPTION
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FUN TRAIL RUN THROUGH WICKHAM PARK - NO STROLLERS PLEASE!
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UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
*
POST-RACE FOOD AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS
*
BENEFITS FLORIDA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
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RANDOM GIVEAWAYS
TIMETABLE:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL)
10:00 AM 6:30 PM: PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 WICKHAM PARK (2500 PARKWAY DRIVE, MELBOURNE, FL)
6:00 AM: PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION OPENS
7:15 AM: PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION ENDS
7:30 AM: 5K START!
_**AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RACE_
AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
TOP MASTERS (40+) M & F
AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 M & F): 8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & UP
TEAM AWARD - TOP 3 FASTEST TEAMS (MIN OF 5 AND MUST BE CO-ED)
FEES:
(ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.)
*
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $35 ($40 RACE DAY)
*
KIDS REGISTRATION: $20 ($25 RACE DAY)
*
$5 OFF FOR NO SHIRT OPTION!
*
$5 OFF FOR NO MEDAL OPTION!
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
TIME: 7:30 AM
RUNNING ZONE FOUNDATION RACE AMENITIES:
*
FINISHER MEDALS OR SAVE $5 WITH A NO MEDAL OPTION
*
FUN TRAIL RUN THROUGH WICKHAM PARK - NO STROLLERS PLEASE!
*
UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
*
POST-RACE FOOD AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS
*
BENEFITS FLORIDA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
*
RANDOM GIVEAWAYS
TIMETABLE:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 RUNNING ZONE (3696 N. WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL)
10:00 AM 6:30 PM: PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 WICKHAM PARK (2500 PARKWAY DRIVE, MELBOURNE, FL)
6:00 AM: PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION OPENS
7:15 AM: PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION ENDS
7:30 AM: 5K START!
_**AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RACE_
AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL M & F
TOP MASTERS (40+) M & F
AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 M & F): 8 & UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & UP
TEAM AWARD - TOP 3 FASTEST TEAMS (MIN OF 5 AND MUST BE CO-ED)
FEES:
(ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.)
*
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $35 ($40 RACE DAY)
*
KIDS REGISTRATION: $20 ($25 RACE DAY)
*
$5 OFF FOR NO SHIRT OPTION!
*
$5 OFF FOR NO MEDAL OPTION!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.50
Age-Based Pricing will be applied at checkout. $5 Off for No Shirt Option $5 Off for No Medal Option -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.50
Age-Based Pricing will be applied at checkout. $5 Off for No Shirt Option $5 Off for No Medal Option
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Wickham Park- Pavilion 4, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, 32935, FL, United States
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