Run Wild 5K, 10K and Smokey Bear Kids Fun Run

🍂 Race Overview

Awesome Autumn run in beautiful Potawatomi State Park, Door County, WI   Celebrating 37 years of Run Wild.

🏞️ Race Details

• Featured Race: Take the challenge and run up tower hill in the featured 10K race.
• Course: Both the 5K and 10K are run on tree-lined park roads closed to traffic in scenic Potawatomi State Park.
• Park Entrance Fee: Waived on the day of the race until 11:00 a.m.
• Proceeds: All proceeds raised go to support the Friends of Potawatomi State Park projects in the park.

🏆 Awards and Packet Pickup

• Awards: To 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each 10-year age division. Must be picked up on the day of the race.
• Timing: There will be a gun start and chip timed finish.
• Packet Pickup: At Bay Shore Outfitters, 59 N. Madison Ave. on Friday, October 9th from 2-6 PM or day of starting at 7:30 a.m.
• T-shirts: Long sleeve T-shirts guaranteed for all registrations received by September 19th.

🗓️ Registration Information

• Fees Increase: Pre-registration fees go up on September 20th, 2026.
• Online Registration: Closes at 9:00 PM on October 7th, 2026.
• In-Person Registration: Still available at packet pick-up or the day of the run at the event.
• Start Times: 5K and 10K races have a gun start promptly at 9:30 a.m. on October 10th, 2026.

🐻 Smokey Bear Kids Fun Run

• Distance: A 1/3 mile Smokey Bear run for ages 2-10 will be held at approximately 10:30.
• Wear Bib: Please wear your bib in front and keep visible for our timers and volunteers at intersections.
• Event Changes: If you need to change events, we need to know ASAP as results are greatly affected.
• Arrival Time: Please arrive at the park by 8:30 a.m. to make it to the starting line on time.

🚫 Event Policies

• No Pets: For the safety of runners and volunteers, this is a NO PET event.
• Understanding: Thank you for your understanding.
• Running Series: Run Wild is part of the Run Door County running series. See rundoorcounty.com for more info.
• More Information: Go to runwild.org for more information.

📧 Contact Information

For questions please use our email address: runwilddirector@gmail.com

🔗 Registration Link

Sign up for the race at Run Wild 5K, 10K and Smokey Bear Kids Fun Run.