Join us for The Leftover 5K on Friday, October 2nd, 2026.
Before Thanksgiving leftovers fill your fridge, we've got a different kind of leftovers to celebrate! Join us for the Leftovers 5K. A fun, laid-back trail run where every finisher earns a surprise medal from a past Nitehawk race. It’s going to be epic, and we guarantee you’re going to have a great time!
Our plan is simple: grab your running buddies (we're sure you have a few!), head out on a self-timed 5K loop through the amazing Wapiti Nordic Trails, and when you cross the finish line, you’ll get to choose one of our epic leftover medals.
There is one catch. We’re asking everyone to help support our community by bringing a donation of new or gently used gloves or mitts, hats, toques, or scarves, or a pair of new socks.
All donated items will go to local people in our community who need a little extra warmth this winter. As a thank you, everyone who brings a donation will automatically be entered to win a free entry into our new four-part trail series in 2027, that's four 5K races throughout the year!
Bring your own snacks for this one! We’ll have water available, but we’re keeping this event simple (and affordable), so there won’t be any food provided beyond your well earned cookie.
Don’t worry…we’ve always got some fun giveaways! So, make sure to stick around at the end to see if you’re taking home a little extra something.
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REGISTRATION RATES
5km Walk/Run
Adults (18+)…………………….$20.00
Youth (17 & under)…….………$20.00
EVENT START TIMES
5km Run/Walk – 6:00 PM
Registration includes a custom race bib, a surprise finisher medal and a delicious cookie from The Rollin Dough
PACKAGE PICKUP
Early package pick-up:
Thursday October 1st, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ernie’s Sports Experts
Please complete ONLINE WAIVER prior to package pickup.
Day of Race package pick-up (out of town racers only):
Friday, October 2nd, 2026 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Wapiti Nordic Ski Club (main lodge)
Please complete ONLINE WAIVER prior to package pickup.
VOLUNTEERING
Interested in volunteering? We would love to have you! CLICK HERE to sign up!
REFUND POLICY.
All race entries are non-refundable. Race registrations may be transferred to another racer prior to race day. Email racedirector@gonitehawk.com to request changes.
Registration online only.
For questions email racedirector@gonitehawk.com or call our office at 780-532-6637.