Wendell 5K & 10K
About this race
Join us in the heart of Downtown Wendell for the Wendell 5K & 10K! Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling your first race, or simply looking for a fun way to support the community, this event offers something for everyone.
Participants can choose between a fast and scenic 5K or step up to the challenge of the 10K as they run through beautiful Wendell and experience the energy of one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities. After crossing the finish line, enjoy the atmosphere of historic Downtown Wendell and celebrate with fellow runners, friends, and family.
The Wendell 5K & 10K proudly serves as the kickoff event for three weeks of activities leading up to NC Sports Con, a community-wide celebration of sports, fitness, health, and active living. By participating in the race, you'll help launch an exciting series of events that bring athletes, families, and community members together in Downtown Wendell to showcase the power of sport and wellness.
Most importantly, your participation makes a difference. Proceeds from the race will benefit Wendell initiatives, helping support programs, events, and projects that continue to make Wendell a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike.
Registration Fees
5K: $35
10K: $45
Packet Pickup
Friday, April 2
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pace Yourself Run Company – Wendell
Saturday, April 3
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Start/Finish Area
Race Shirt
All participants who register by the shirt deadline will receive a race t-shirt with registration.
The deadline to guarantee a race shirt is Wednesday, March 24
Course Map
Course maps coming soon
Awards
Overall Awards
Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
Age Group Awards
Top Male and Female in each of the following age groups:
15 & Under
16–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70 & Over
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Lace up your running shoes and join us for a great race, a great cause, and the perfect way to kick off an exciting season of community events in Wendell!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
10K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wendell, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 7:36 PM local time (EDT) in Wendell on April 3, 2027 — 12h 39m 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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Results — Wendell 5K & 10K
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Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Wendell
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Wendell 5K Races 5 races
- Wendell Running Calendar 2026 5 races
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, 5 Wendell events
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