National Trails Day 5K and 3K
Updated
Saturday, June 5, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Wake Forest (E. Carroll Joyner Park). Distances: 3K, 5K. Entry from $25 to $30.
Course and race notes
The Recreation Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day.
Designed to raise funds to support the maintenance of current greenways and the development of new greenways throughout Wake Forest, the National Trails Day 5K/3K is a timed walk/run for both children and adults.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, June 5
2027 · in 210 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
3K5K
Price
$25 to $30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Jun 5, 2027
Opened Feb 4, 2027
Race day in Wake Forest
Weather
81° / 61°F
Typical high and low for June 5, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Falls Lake, NC (5.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
5:57 AM – 8:26 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jun 4
Where to stay
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