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Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk

Date:
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Location:
Rome, Georgia
30161
United States
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Links:
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

PLEASE NOTE the FOLLOWING 2 CHANGES:

⇒ RACE DATE HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO SAT., FEB. 21st, 2026.

⇒ RACE TIME HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO 12:00pm NOON.

ALL other aspects of the race outlined below will be the same. Thank you for your support!!

Join us now on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, as Rome H.S. hosts the 8th Annual Wolf Nation 5K & Wolf Cub 1 Mi. Run/Walk. The race has consistently drawn over 200 runners & walkers each year.

  • 12:00pm 5K Please note: The race is now at noon.

  • 12:45pm 1 Mile

  • 1:15pm Awards Ceremony

Proceeds and Donations from this annual race will benefit Rome's Cross Country/Track & Field teams and will help to build our running programs.

This USATF-Certified 5K Course (GA25003WC) is relatively-flat, is quite fast, and will once again be professionally-timed using RFID electronic chip technology by Wire2Wire Running.

STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!

EARLY Entry Fees

5K $30* (Due to the rescheduling of the race, we are honoring these prices until Valentine's Day, Sat., Feb. 14th, 11:59pm)

1 Mile $15

REMINDER!! * T-SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEED to ALL WHO HAVE REGISTERED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th.

LATE Entry Fees

5K $40* (Note: Late Fee applies beginning Feb. 15th--through the week of the race--and on race morning itself)

1 Mile $20

PRE-REGISTRATION

On-line Pre-Registration will remain open through the week of the race, but pay attn. to the Race Fees (Early and Late).

Paper Registration: Manual/Paper Registration is due at the RHS main office by Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 3:30 pm. All team participants are asked to submit waivers and payments to the front office, or you may register here online.

Make checks payable to: 'R.H.S. Running Boosters', ATTN: Leah Anderson 1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Rome, GA 30161

Packet Pick-Up: Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 3:00 PM - 7:00pm at GoGo Running, 1018 Martha Blvd., Rome, GA 30165

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

You may register at Rome High School on Saturday morning, beginning at 10:30am. Race Day registration closes at 11:45am.

Again, the 5K Start Time has changed to 12:00pm NOON.

AWARDS

5K Overall: Awards will be given to the Top Three (3) Overall M&F finishers, as well as the Top Master M&F.

5K Age Groups: Awards will be given to the Top Three (3) male/female finishers in each of the following age groups: 10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 & Over. There will also be an award for the “Youngest Cub” as well as the “Alpha Wolf” (most experienced runner).

Wolf Cub 1 Mile Run/Walk: Awards will be given on race day to the Top 3 finishers (male & female) for ages 3-8, 9-12, and 13-17. The Wolf Club 1 Mile Run/Walk is open to all ages; however, awards will be geared to the younger participants.

Please Note: This is a Rain-or-Shine event.

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