Wild Bill 5k
Updated
Saturday, August 7, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Raleigh (Seven Oaks Swim and Racquet Club). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after January 5.
Course and race notes
In both memory and honor of William “Wild Bill” Sonner, Seven Oaks and the Stonehenge HOA is proud to hold our sixth annual Wild Bill 5k in 2026.
Wild Bill was a coach, mentor and community leader in Raleigh for decades.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, August 7
2027 · in 273 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Seven Oaks Swim and Racquet Club
Raleigh, NC 27613
Area: Raleigh & Wake County, Raleigh–Durham
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Jan 5 (in 59 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Aug 7 (in 273 days)
Opened Aug 13, 2026
Race day in Raleigh
Weather
90° / 70°F
Typical high and low for August 7, with a 38% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Raleigh Durham Intl Airport, NC (4.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:26 AM – 8:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 34 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Aug 6
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.