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

Hope you can join us 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.

PLEASE NOTE the FOLLOWING RACE TIME CHANGES: 

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

• 12:45pm 1 Mile 

• 1:15pm Awards Ceremony  

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

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!

     
REMINDER!!  * T-SHIRT SIZE is ONLY GUARANTEED  to THOSE WHO REGISTERED BEFORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th.

LATE & RACE DAY Entry Fees

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

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.