WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water Logo

WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water

Past Event
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Washington, NC
119 E. Water St.

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

45–65°F

dry

2024

45–61°F

dry

2023

48–66°F

dry

2022

61–79°F

dry

2021

56–67°F

dry

2020

51–64°F

dry

2019

50–65°F

dry

2018

59–71°F

dry

2017

52–66°F

dry

2016

60–80°F

dry

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About this race

Come run the wonderful Washington waterfront to support WMPCS at Smoke on the Water. The 5K will benefit Washington Montessori Public charter schools field trips that are dedicated to expanding our students’ leadership and learning experiences. Our mission is to inspire academic excellence; to nurture curiosity, creativity, and imagination; and to do so within an environment rich with warmth, kindness and respect.

At Washington Montessori Public Charter School, our goal is to nurture our students in a caring and supportive environment that will ignite their curiosity and inspire them to learn naturally.

Registration/Fees:

  • $25 through Oct 4th
  • $30 Oct 5th until race day

T-shirts included with regular registration (by Oct. 4th); first come, first served with late and day of registration.

Awards:

5k-Timed

  • Overall top male and female as well as top male and female in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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