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Run Wild 4K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Spencer, WV
130 Steele Hollow Road, 25276
Type
WALK
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Kick off the Stride and Stroll Race Series with this beginner-friendly 4K on a flat, paved course, perfect for a fast time or a relaxed community run.

  • Fun
  • Competitive

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Kids & Youth

Great for: beginners, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Run Wild 4K, the inaugural event of the 2026 Stride and Stroll Race Series in Spencer, WV. This primarily flat 4K course is designed to welcome all, from first-time runners to those aiming for a personal best. Starting and finishing at Folklore Pizza, it offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for kicking off the series. Participants can enjoy a paved route and look forward to lunch options post-race. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and embrace a healthy start to the season.

What to expect

  • Experience a primarily flat, paved 4K course, welcoming for both beginners and those seeking speed.
  • Receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt (guaranteed for early registrants).
  • Enjoy the convenience of starting and finishing at Folklore Pizza, with lunch available post-race.

Standout details

  • First race of the Stride and Stroll Series
  • Primarily flat, paved course
  • Ideal for beginners and fast times
  • Finisher medal & t-shirt

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 4K

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $10.00

    Opens Mar 23, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT · Closes Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 4K

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $10.00

    Opens Mar 23, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT · Closes Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 4K

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $5.00

    Opens Mar 23, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT · Closes Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Road
  • Hilly
  • Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Hilly road course

5K distance, mostly paved, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the first race of the 2026 Stride and Stroll Race Series- the Run Wild 4K!

Date: Saturday, April 11th Location: Folklore Pizza at 130 Steele Hollow Road Registration: 9 AM Race: 10 AM

Entry Fee: $10 (kids ages 10 and under - $5 entry)

Entry fee includes a t-shirt and a finisher medal for the first 50 participants.  To guarantee shirt size, register by Saturday, April 4th.

The Run Wild 4K is the first race to kick off the 2026 Stride & Stroll Race Series, brought to our community by PATCH and Jack Garrett Ford. The primarily flat race course is ideal for beginners, as well as those looking for a fast time! The race starts at Folklore Pizza and proceeds on a paved road. Finish the race in time for lunch at Folklore Pizza!

Sign up for our mailing list and receive email reminders for upcoming races at http://eepurl.com/hSNs-5. Thank you to the 2026 Stride and Stroll Race Series Sponsors!

PATCH Jack Garrett Ford A&M Digital Technologies City of Spencer Family Health Care Hall's Excavating HandiMart Roane General Hospital

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