Copper Wire Run 5k
About this race
International Wire Group is proud to put the "Copper" back into the Copper Wire Run, bringing the iconic Race back to Camden through our non-profit organization, IWG Copper Wire Run.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run, 9:30 am - 5K Race
RFID race timing will be provided by Auyer Race Timing & Event Management, and feature chip timing to ensure accuracy.
Course Records: Men's: Sam Morse - 15:17, 2012, Women's: Lisa Bunce - 19:15, 2005
Pre-Registration & Entry Fees: 5K - $30.00, 1 Mile Fun Run - $10.00 (1 Mile Fun Runner may sign up on the race day.) 5K price increases to $40 on 10/3. Registration is online only. Although all racers receive a shirt, shirt sizes are not guaranteed for sign-ups after September 29.
Race Packets: Runners may pick up bibs and shirts at the Copper Wire Run Tent in the Village Park on Friday, October 9, from 5 pm to 7 pm or the morning of the race from 7 am to 9 am. Each 5K participant will receive a Copper Wire Run Race shirt, a commemorative pint glass, and a snack afterward.
5K Awards: Prize for the Top Male and Female Finisher overall, Top Male and Female for each age group, and Top Team; and new this year, all finishers get a commemorative pint glass.
After the Race: Snacks, water, and juice will be available for all runners after the Race. Race Awards will be held following the Race.
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5K
1 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Camden.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Camden event
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