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National Trails Day 5k/3k 2026

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National Trails Day 5k/3k 2026

Date and Time
June 6, 2026, Sat., 7am
Organizer
Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department
Venue
E. Carroll Joyner Park
Location
Wake Forest
Address
701 Harris Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (218.0 mi)
Price
5K - $35 from April 1-May 14; $40 from May 15-June 4; and $45 the day before and day of the race. 3K - $30 from April 1-May 14; $35 May 15-June 4; and $40 the day before and day of the race. Registrations will be accepted on the day of the event. Everyone who registers before May 8 will receive a race T-shirt
Description

The National Trails Day 5K/3K is a community run and walk event hosted in Joyner Park to support the maintenance and expansion of local greenways in Wake Forest. Participants may choose between a 3.1-mile 5K course or a 1.8-mile 3K course along paved trails.

Athletes will enjoy a timed race experience with awards presented to top finishers across multiple age categories. The 5K and 3K routes offer a scenic way to engage with the park system while contributing directly to future trail development through entry fee proceeds. Runners and walkers of all fitness levels can expect a well-organized event focused on outdoor recreation and park preservation.

This event welcomes children, adults, and families to participate together. While strollers and dogs are invited, they will be positioned at the back of the pack to ensure a safe and clear start for all runners. Parents planning to run alongside their children must register to participate. We invite you to join us for this energetic morning of fitness and community spirit. Register today to secure your spot and help us enhance our local trail network for everyone to enjoy.

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