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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
137 S. Main St, Troutman NC
5K
57–74°F · some rain risk
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47–65°F
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54–68°F
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50–73°F
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49–70°F
dry
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59–80°F
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61–68°F
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57–77°F
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67–77°F
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71–78°F
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51–68°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 42–63°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 42°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
WICKED FAST 5K EVENT RESCHEDULING NOTICE
Due to the weather, the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K has officially been rescheduled to Saturday, October 24th at 6:00 PM!
The good news? Same race, same route, same spooky fun — just two weeks later! 👻🧡 All other race details will remain the same.
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Are you WICKED FAST? Join us for this festive, family-friendly 5K on 10/10/26 at 6pm along the Richardson Greenway in Troutman, NC. Wear your best costume and enjoy the fun spirit of Halloween! Race will start at 137 S. Main St. (Downtown Depot- start location). $30 per participant.
Race Day Registration: Starts at 4:30pm. Must be registered by 9/25 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pick-up: Thursday, 10/8/26- 12pm-6pm & Friday, 10/9/26 at Troutman Parks & Rec Office from 12pm-2pm or on race day starting at 4:30pm at the Downtown Depot
Course Info: This flat course will begin at the Downtown Depot and run the length of Eastway Dr. and the Richardson Greenway to Grannis Lane, turn around, and come straight back for a 5K distance. All participants will be provided with a glow bracelet for visibility. A water station will be provided at the halfway marker. Restrooms will be provided at the start/finish line.
Awards: Overall Top Male & Female; Top 3 Male & Female in each age group (5-year increments starting at age 10)
Parking: Wagner Street parking lot, Troutman Town Hall, Troutman ESC Park
Event Policies: The race runs rain or shine. Registration fees are non-refundable; Bib numbers must be worn by the registrant to whom they have been assigned; Race bibs must be clearly visible. On the greenway, please stay to the right at all times.
Contact: [email protected] or 704-508-3012
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