5th Annual Rocket Man Pole Vault Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman & 5K

Lake Norman Wildman half marathon, 10K and 5K logo

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Mooresville, NC

Details

The Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman 10K & 5K takes place on wide open asphalts roads on FAST course in Mooresville, NC. 

Race Distances

  • Half Marathon run (13.1 miles) starts at 7:30am
  • 10K (6.2 niles) starts at 7:40am
  • 5K run / walk (3.1 miles) starts at 7:45am
  • Virtual Run (any distance)

Directions

The race starts and finishes at 126 Exmore Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117

Swag

  • The best finisher medal in North Carolina! 
  • Short Sleeve Tech Tshirt – 5K & 10K (to get a tshirt guaranteed in your size you must register by 1/31/27)
  • Hooded sweat shirt – Half Marathon Only (to get a hoodie guaranteed in your size you must register by 1/31/27)

Awards

Half Marathon

  • Overall: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
  • Age Groups: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

10K

  • Overall: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
  • Age Groups: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

5K

  • Overall: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
  • Age Groups: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

Virtual Run

  • Participation medal
  • Race Tshirt
  • Race swag
  • Shipped on Monday after the race

Schedule

Monday – 3/1/27
7:00 am – pre-race webinar recording sent out via email

Friday – 3/5/27
12:00 pm – Packet pick opens at Rocket Man Pole Vault Facility, 126 Exmore Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117
2:00 pm – Packet pick up closes

Saturday – 3/6/27
6:30 am – Registration / packet pick up opens at the race venue, 126 Exmore Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117
7:30 am – Half Marathon start
7:40 am – 10K start
7:45 am – 5K start
8:45 am – 5K awards ceremony
9:15 am – 10K awards ceremony
9:45 am – Half Marathon awards ceremony
11:00 am – Half Marathon course closes

Beneficiary

Human Health Project is an organization issues grants and donates non-perishable food items to local food shelters. We ask all athletes to bring a non-perishable food item.

Venue Map

Referral Program

Earn back your entry fee by sharing the race with your friends and family. It’s super simple: after you register for the race you will be given a referral code. Simply share that code in whichever way it makes sense for you and you’ll earn portions of your entry free. Read more right here.

Volunteers

No Race can be held without caring and knowledgeable volunteers who are willing to serve on race day. As such we have a program where if you volunteer you can race for free! To sign up to be a volunteer click on this link.  

Results

Lake Norman Half Marathon Series

This race is race #1 of the 2027 Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Series

Additional Details

  • Half Marathoners need to be able to finish by 11am (3.5 hours) due to traffic congestion.
  • Both courses are on asphalt road – no off road.
  • Strollers start in the back of the 5K.
  • Toddlers under 4 can / walk with parents for free.
  • No pets, firearms or alcohol permitted.

Weather

MOORESVILLE WEATHER

Policies

Please note: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Testimonials

Check what our athletes are saying about the race!

Registration

Prices go up on the following dates:

  • 12/1/26
  • 1/1/27
  • 2/1/27
  • 3/1/27

Save $$ by registering early!

We ask all athletes to please bring a non-perishable food item if possible, you can leave that at registration.

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Sponsors

Please contact us directly for sponsorship opportunities at hello@epicsportsmarketing.com

Vendors

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Questions

Is there a 5K in Mooresville, NC?

Yes. The Lake Norman Wildman has a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon in Mooresville on Saturday, March 6, 2027.

What time does the Wildman start?

Half marathon 7:30am, 10K 7:40am, 5K 7:45am on Saturday, March 6, 2027.

Where is the Wildman?

The race starts and finishes at the Rocket Man Pole Vault Facility, 126 Exmore Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117.

Is the Wildman course fast?

Yes. It runs on wide-open asphalt roads, built for a fast time.

When is Wildman packet pickup?

Friday, March 5 from 12pm to 2pm at the Rocket Man Pole Vault Facility, and race morning from 6:30am at the same address.

How do I get a shirt in my size?

Register by January 31, 2027 to lock in your shirt size (tech tee for the 5K and 10K, hoodie for the half).