In both memory and honor of William “Wild Bill” Sonner, Seven Oaks and the Stonehenge HOA is proud to hold our fifth annual Wild Bill 5k in 2025. Wild Bill was a coach, mentor and community leader in Raleigh for decades. The same passion that made Wild Bill an All-American athlete at NC State, made him a beloved Raleigh fixture for nearly 70 years. While his forte was swimming, Wild Bill was well known for running daily, no matter how hot the summer days got. Wild Bill was relentless and we wish to harness that energy to raise money for good causes in his honor. The 5k course has been certified by USATF and issued course number NC21006BDS. An easily viewable course map is linked below and HERE using mapmyrun .
Awards will be given to Top 3 overall for both male & female, Top 3 overall Master for both male & female, along with top 3 per age group. Overall awards will be based on gun time; Age group awards will be based on chip/net time. All youth participants will receive a prize. You must be present to receive awards/prizes (none will be mailed).
3.1 Miles: Technical T-Shirt
0.5 Miles: Cotton T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Aug 7 | Dec 30 |
| $40.00 | Dec 31 | Jun 30 | |
| $45.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 1 | |
| 0.5 Miles | $25.00 | Aug 7 | Aug 1 |
Our race capacity is 500 runners for the 5k, so be sure to register before we sell out!
Packet Pick-Up: Will be @ Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club: 2500 Howard Rd., Raleigh NC 27613 Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Registration: @ Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club: 2500 Howard Rd., Raleigh NC 27613. 5k Race: Saturday, August 1st: Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club: 7:00 am Youth Fun Run: Saturday, August 1st: Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club: 8:00 am Post-Race Party: After you finish your race! Seven Oaks Swim & Racquet Club – to include awards ceremony (must be prese
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 386 | 28:50 | 15:28 |
| 2024 | 335 | 28:17 | 16:16 |
| 2023 | 283 | 28:15 | 16:20 |
| 2022 | 211 | 29:24 | 16:51 |
| 2021 | 189 | 30:04 | 17:18 |
Interested in this race?
Limited parking will be allowed in the Seven Oaks Parking Lot (2500 Howard Rd.), BUT- no cars will be allowed in or out starting 45 minutes before race time and until the end of all races. Park wisely! Additional parking will be available on Stonehenge Drive (street parking) and the Diocese building lot on Creedmoor Road. We encourage carpooling and for Stonehenge residents, consider walking or jogging to the race due to your close proximity.