W-Day 5K
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On your mark, get set, go! Get ready for the W-Day 5K Cat Challenge, the fastest day at Westchester Country Day School.
Celebrating the 20th W-Day 5K
Also known as "The Hobey," the annual W-Day 5K 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, and this is a family-friendly event for all ages. Invite your friends!
Events include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- 50 Yard Diaper Dash
- Little Cat Lap
2026 Event Details
Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Schedule of Events
- 7:45 a.m. - Registration
- 8:30 a.m. - 1 Mile Fun Run
- 9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk
- 10:00 a.m. - 50 Yard Diaper Dash (2 and younger)
- 10:00 a.m. - Little Cat Lap (3 and 4 year olds)
- 30 minutes after 5K concludes - Awards Ceremony
Location
Westchester Country Day School
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(Get Directions)
Entry Fees
| Early Bird | After April 17 | Race Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| 1-Mile Fun Run | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Little Cat Lap (3-4 yrs old) | Free | Free | Free |
| 50-Yard Diaper Dash (2 & under) | Free | Free | Free |
| Virtual Runner | $25 | $30 | $40 |
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!
Refreshments
Food provided for all participants includes pizza, biscuits, bagels, fruit, coffee, drinks and more!
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Additional Sponsors
Registration
Discounted Early Bird registration pricing is available until April 17. The first 200 registrations get a race day t-shirt! Online registration is managed by It's Your Race.
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) Addy Grace Winstead................................ 21:01
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
