North Carolina · 5K · 0.5 Miles
Wild Bill 5k
Wild Bill 5k is a 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 7, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 7, 2027
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Wild Bill 5k
In both memory and honor of William “Wild Bill” Sonner, Seven Oaks and the Stonehenge HOA is proud to hold our fifth annual Wild Bill 5k in 2025. Wild Bill was a coach, mentor and community leader in Raleigh for decades. The same passion that made Wild Bill an All-American athlete at NC State, made him a beloved Raleigh fixture for nearly 70 years. While his forte was swimming, Wild Bill was well known for running daily, no matter how hot the summer days got. Wild Bill was relentless and we wis…
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Wild Bill 5k: common questions
- When is the Wild Bill 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 7, 2027.
- Where is the Wild Bill 5k held?
- In Raleigh, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Wild Bill 5k offer?
- 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How many people run the Wild Bill 5k?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Wild Bill 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Wild Bill 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Wild Bill 5k start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Wild Bill 5k?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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