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

About the Event

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

Take the challenge and run up tower hill in the featured 10K race. Both the 5K and 10K are run on tree-lined park roads closed to traffic in scenic Potawatomi State Park. Park entrance fee is waived on the day of the race until 11:00 a.m. T-shirts can be picked up at packet pick-up. All proceeds raised go to support the Friends of Potawatomi State Park projects in the park.

Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each 10-year age division. Awards will not be mailed, must be picked up on the day of the race. There will be a gun start and chip timed finish. Packet pick-up is at Bay Shore Outfitters, 59 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay on Friday, October 9th from 2-6 PM or day of starting at 7:30 a.m. at the event. Long sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by September 19th. If you register after September 19th you are not guaranteed a T--shirt but we order extras and may have enough for all.

Pre-registration fees go up on September 20th, 2026. Online registration closes at 9:00PM on October 7th, 2026. You can still register in person at packet pick-up or the day of the run at the event.

The 5K and 10K races both have a gun start promptly at 9:30 a.m. October 10th, 2026. A 1/3 mile Smokey Bear run will be held at approximately 10:30 for ages 2-10. Please wear your bib in front and keep visible for our timers and volunteers at intersections. If you need to change events, we need to know ASAP as results are greatly affected.

We have road closures at 9:15 a.m. In order to make it to the starting line on time, please arrive at the park by 8:30 a.m.

For the safety of runners and volunteers, this is a NO PET event. Thank you for your understanding.

Run Wild is part of the Run Door County running series. See rundoorcounty.com for more info.

Go to runwild.org for more information.

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

Races Offered

10K Run

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:30

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$45.00

5K Run

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$35.00

10K Virtual Race

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K Virtual Race

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Type — Running

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10:30

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$45.00

5K Virtual Race

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K Virtual Race

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10:30

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$35.00

Smokey Bear 1/3 mile run

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — Smokey Bear 1/3 mile run

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Type — Running

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10:30

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Sturgeon Bay.

thermostat Temperature

8.9° / 15.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.1° / 11.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:06

nightlight Sunset

18:02

About Sturgeon Bay

Learn more about the host city, Sturgeon Bay.

Sturgeon Bay is the largest city in Wisconsin's Door County. The city is at the bottom of the Sturgeon Bay and contains an abundance of maritime activity and scenic landscape in the immediate area. As the county's biggest city, many festivals and events are held here throughout the year, attracting tourism across the area.