Run Wild for Wildwood
About this race
Run Wild for Wildwood 5K & 10K!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Here is how it works...
Step 1. Register to run/walk the 5K or run the 10K. Invite your friends to join!
Step 2. Pick up your t-shirt and "swag bag" at the Olewine Nature Center from August 20-21 or on Race Day (August 22).
Step 3. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K starts at 8:45 AM on Saturday, August 22.
Step 4. Post a picture of your run to Facebook & Instagram using #runwildforwildwood!
Awards will be handed out to the top 3 male and top female fastest times overall in each race. Every finisher will receive a medal.
Additional donations made during registration will benefit Wildwood Park. Your donation will help keep the park beautiful, provide more opportunities for educational programming, events and much more!
No refunds. All sales are final.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Run Wild for Wildwood will be held at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg, PA. This scenic run/walk will take you counterclockwise around the park on the Wildwood Way trail and down the Towpath along the Pennsylvania Canal and Wildwood Lake.
10K
Run Wild for Wildwood will be held at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg, PA. This scenic run will take you counterclockwise around the park on the Wildwood Way trail and down the Towpath along the Pennsylvania Canal and Wildwood Lake. The 10K will be TWO laps around the park.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Harrisburg.
About Harrisburg
Run Wild for Wildwood takes place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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