Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk
When is Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk?
Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Rome, GA.
What distances does Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk offer?
Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk offers 2 events: 1 Mile, 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
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| 1 Mile | 1.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk cost?
Registration for Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk held?
Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk is held in Rome, GA at Rome High School.
About Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk
Hope you can join us on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, as Rome H.S. hosts the 8th Annual Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mi. Run/Walk. The race has consistently drawn over 200 runners & walkers each year.
PLEASE NOTE the FOLLOWING RACE TIME CHANGES:
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12:00pm 5K Please note: The 5K race is now at noon.
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12:45pm 1 Mile
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1:15pm Awards Ceremony
PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 3:00 PM - 7:00pm at GoGo Running, 1018 Martha Blvd., Rome, GA 30165
Proceeds and Donations from this annual race will benefit Rome's Cross Country/Track & Field teams and will help to build our running programs.
This USATF-Certified 5K Course (GA25003WC) is relatively-flat, is quite fast, and will once again be professionally-timed using RFID electronic chip technology by Wire2Wire Running.
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
REMINDER!! * T-SHIRT SIZE is ONLY GUARANTEED to THOSE WHO REGISTERED BEFORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th.
LATE & RACE DAY Entry Fees
5K $40* (Note: Late Fee applies beginning Feb. 15th--through the week of the race--and on race day itself)
1 Mile $20
PRE-REGISTRATION
On-line Pre-Registration will remain open through the week of the race, but pay attn. to the Race Fees (Early and Late).
Paper Registration: Manual/Paper Registration is due at the RHS main office by Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 3:30 pm. All team participants are asked to submit waivers and payments to the front office, or you may register here online.
Make checks payable to: 'R.H.S. Running Boosters', ATTN: Leah Anderson 1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Rome, GA 30161
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
You may register at Rome High School on Saturday morning, beginning at 10:30am. Race Day registration closes at 11:45am.
Again, the 5K Start Time has changed to 12:00pm NOON.
AWARDS
5K Overall: Awards will be given to the Top Three (3) Overall M&F finishers, as well as the Top Master M&F.
5K Age Groups: Awards will be given to the Top Three (3) male/female finishers in each of the following age groups: 10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & Over. There will also be an award for the “Youngest Cub” as well as the “Alpha Wolf” (most experienced runner).
Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk: Awards will be given on race day to the Top 3 finishers (male & female) for ages 3-8, 9-12, and 13-17. The Wolf Club 1 Mile Run/Walk is open to all ages; however, awards will be geared to the younger participants.
Please Note: This is a Rain-or-Shine event.
5K - COURSE MAP (USATF-certified)
This is the Official 5K Route. Newly-certified in 2025 with the USATF, it is now a Peachtree qualifier.
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1M - COURSE MAP
NOTE: The old 5K route--marked on this map with 'lime green' and 'red' arrows--is no longer used.
However, the 1 Mile route is indeed correct, marked in 'purple' arrows.
Click on '5K COURSE MAP' to see the new, Official 5K route.
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