W-Day 5K Cat Challenge

On your mark, get set, go! Get ready for the W-Day 5K Cat Challenge, the fastest day at Westchester Country Day School.

5K logo 2024Also known as "The Hobey," the annual event is held in memory of Hobey Ragan, devoted father and dedicated Wildcat fan. Proceeds benefit WCDS Athletics, and a donation is made to the American Lung Association.

Participation is open to the public. Events include a 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Fun Run, Little Cat Lap (ages 3 and 4), and the 50-Yard Diaper Dash (ages 2 and under).

Online registration closes Thursday, May 9. Walk-up registration starts at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday.

W-Day 5K Registration

18th Annual W-Day 5K

Presented By Blue Rock Pizza and Tap

Date

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Schedule of Events

  • Registration - 7:45-8:30 a.m.
  • 1 Mile Fun Run - 8:30 a.m.
  • 5K - 9:00 a.m.
  • 50 Yard Diaper Dash (2 and younger) - 10:00 a.m.
  • Little Cat Lap (3 and 4 year olds) - 10:00 a.m.
  • Awards Ceremony - 30 minutes after 5K

Location

Westchester Country Day School
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road High Point, NC 27265

Entry Fees

 EarlyAfter April 21Race Day
5K Run/Walk$20$25$30
1-Mile Fun Run$10$15$20
Little Cat Lap (3-4 year olds)FreeFreeFree
50-Yard Diaper Dash (2 and under)FreeFreeFree
Virtual Runner$20$25$30

Awards

  • Top 3 overall male and female
  • Individual grade winners
  • Faculty and alumni award winners
  • Age group winners: 19-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 55 & over
  • Ribbons for all Fun Runners, Diaper Dashers, and Little Cat Lappers!

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Blue Rock Pizza Logo

 

 

 

 

Sponsors

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W-Day 5K Finish Line

W-Day 5K Record Times

OVERALL MALE
Chris Anderson................................................... 15:41

OVERALL FEMALE
Heather Foster.................................................... 20:36

UPPER SCHOOL WCDS STUDENT
(Boy) Chris Anderson......................................... 16:19
(Girl) Ali Schwartz ............................................ 21:29

MIDDLE SCHOOL WCDS STUDENT
(Boy) Luke Evans................................................ 18:25
(Girl) Ali Schwartz...............................................21:38

LOWER SCHOOL WCDS STUDENT
(Boy) Samuel Carey ............................................ 21:35
(Girl) Ali Schwartz.............................................. 23:16

WCDS ALUMNI
(Boy) Chris Anderson ’12 ................................... 15:41
(Girl) Laura Sams Wansley ’97............................ 21:30

WCDS FACULTY/COACH
(Boy) Tim Anderson........................................... 19:12
(Girl) Lisa Meyer-Braun...................................... 23:55

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