Sat, Oct 10, 2026

10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Troutman, NC

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About the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

The course starts in front of the Downtown Depot, runs out along Eastway Drive and the Richardson Greenway, then turns around and comes straight back. It is flat the whole way, on road and paved greenway, with no real surprises underfoot. The race takes place in the evening around Halloween, and costumes are part of the deal.

Packet pickup is available the afternoon and evening before the race at the Troutman Parks and Rec Office, and again on race day at the Downtown Depot before the start. Parking is available at Wagner Street, Troutman Town Hall, and the ESC Park nearby.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.12 Miles · 2025 results

175finishers

17:57winner

34:08median

1:11:52cutoff

Top 3: Froilan Frutos (17:57) · Rachel Jones (18:42) · Kinsley Finley (19:13)

The 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K is in its 10th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.12 Miles10/10/2026 18:00$30

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Common Questions About the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Will I finish last at the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.12 Miles field finished slower than 34:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:52, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K a good first 3.12 Miles?

It is a small race (175 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.12 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K?

The 3.12 Miles winner ran 17:57 while the median finisher took 34:08. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.