Wilder started his 2026 campaign with a winning effort at the Shawn M. Nassaney Invitational on Saturday. The Waltham, MA native topped the 51-runner field with a 15:20.1 result over 5K. Wilder bested runners from the likes of Bryant, Rhode Island, and Merrimack. His efforts contributed in a big way to Stonehill's second place team finish at the meet, falling just three points shy of Rhode Island in first.