Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K
About this race
Before we jump into this year’s preview, let’s be clear about one thing: this 5K includes trails. Yes, trails. Consider this your official trail disclaimer.
We are excited to return to our original setup, starting and finishing on the high school track. There is nothing better than beginning inside the stadium and closing out your race with a strong lap on the track. Fast start. Fast finish. Wildcat style.
Because of ongoing construction in several areas around campus, this year’s exact route is still being finalized. Our team is designing a fun and adventurous course that embraces the spirit of this event. The finalized course map will be reviewed and posted soon.
You can expect a mix of surfaces that keeps things interesting. Portions of the trail, including dirt and grass. Some road sections to let you open up your stride. A combination that reflects cross-country grit with just enough pavement to stay fast.
This is not a pure road race. It is not a straight cross-country course either. It is a Wildcat Road & trail 5K, which means natural terrain, changing rhythm, and a course that rewards focus and effort.
And yes, in case you missed it, there will be a trail.
We will have food and drinks waiting for you at the finish line on the track. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the course. The event will be held rain or shine, though delays or cancellations may occur in the case of dangerous weather. No refunds will be issued.
So lace up your running shoes, trail-ready is encouraged, and get ready.
The trails are calling. And this year, they start and end at home.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mattawan, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 9:02 PM local time (EDT) in Mattawan on August 1, 2026 — 14h 26m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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2026 results — Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K
5K Run/Walk · 249 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Essling | 16:12 | 5:13 /mi |
| 2 | Noah Rice | 16:15 | 5:14 /mi |
| 3 | Austin WILLIFORD | 16:23 | 5:16 /mi |
| 4 | Landon Lindsay | 16:26 | 5:17 /mi |
| 5 | Evan Armstrong | 16:28 | 5:18 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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 Mattawan event
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