Around the World Run
- Date Sat 6th September 2025 - Thu 18th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Price $38.60 - $49.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and culturally enriching experience at the Around the World Run, taking place from September 6 to September 18, 2025, in Fayetteville, Cumberland! This vibrant event is part of the 47th International Folk Festival, the longest-running multicultural festival in the region, and it aims to unite communities in celebration of our diverse heritage. Participants can choose to join in person for a timed 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 27, 2025, or opt for the flexibility of a virtual race, completing either a 5K or 10K anytime between September 6 and September 18, 2025.
Starting and finishing at the beautiful Cape Fear Botanical Garden, this event promises to be a fantastic way to engage with the community, enjoy delicious food, and experience breathtaking performances. Plus, all race participants can enjoy a special 50% discount on garden entry during the festival weekend! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, the Around the World Run is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to make a difference. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of Civil Affairs Scholarship Fund, supporting scholarships for spouses and children of Civil Affairs Soldiers. So lace up
Starting and finishing at the beautiful Cape Fear Botanical Garden, this event promises to be a fantastic way to engage with the community, enjoy delicious food, and experience breathtaking performances. Plus, all race participants can enjoy a special 50% discount on garden entry during the festival weekend! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, the Around the World Run is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to make a difference. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of Civil Affairs Scholarship Fund, supporting scholarships for spouses and children of Civil Affairs Soldiers. So lace up
Organiser's Description
WHAT
Around the World Run.
The Around the World Run is a part of the 47th International Folk Festival - the longest running multicultural festival in the region. It brings communities together in Fayetteville, NC each year to celebrate the richness of our diverse heritage as ONE COMMUNITY. The festival will take place September 26 - 28, 2025 and will feature fantastic food, and breathtaking performances.
DISTANCES OFFERED
IN PERSON EVENT:
5K Run/Walk - this event is timed
VIRTUAL EVENTS:
5K
10K
WHEN
IN PERSON RACE: Saturday, September 27, 2025
VIRTUAL: Run anytime, anywhere and submit your results between September 6th and September 18th, 2025.
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Start Line & Parking:
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
**All race participants in any event can bring proof of registration to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden for a 50% discount on entry between September 25th and September 28th!
VIRTUAL EVENT SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS
- You can run anywhere!
- Submit your finish times to the RESULTS section of this website anytime September 6 - 18, 2025.
- If you register by September 18th, you can choose to pick up your shirt at packet pickup, or pay a small fee to have it mailed.
HOW TO REGISTER
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
REGISTER AT PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY: To register at packet pickup or at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
HOW TO DONATE
If you would like to donate to the Friends of Civil Affairs, you can donate during your race registration, or click on Donate above
RACE SCHEDULE & PACKET PICKUP
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/AroundtheWorldRun/Page-1] for full schedule of events
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Friends of Civil Affairs (FOCA) Around the World Run is a running event dedicated to the global mission of Civil Affairs Soldiers and their families. The Around the World Run raises money for the FOCA Scholarship Fund that awards merit and needs-based scholarships to spouses and children. You can participate in person or virtually.
Around the World Run.
The Around the World Run is a part of the 47th International Folk Festival - the longest running multicultural festival in the region. It brings communities together in Fayetteville, NC each year to celebrate the richness of our diverse heritage as ONE COMMUNITY. The festival will take place September 26 - 28, 2025 and will feature fantastic food, and breathtaking performances.
DISTANCES OFFERED
IN PERSON EVENT:
5K Run/Walk - this event is timed
VIRTUAL EVENTS:
5K
10K
WHEN
IN PERSON RACE: Saturday, September 27, 2025
VIRTUAL: Run anytime, anywhere and submit your results between September 6th and September 18th, 2025.
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Start Line & Parking:
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
**All race participants in any event can bring proof of registration to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden for a 50% discount on entry between September 25th and September 28th!
VIRTUAL EVENT SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS
- You can run anywhere!
- Submit your finish times to the RESULTS section of this website anytime September 6 - 18, 2025.
- If you register by September 18th, you can choose to pick up your shirt at packet pickup, or pay a small fee to have it mailed.
HOW TO REGISTER
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
REGISTER AT PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY: To register at packet pickup or at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
HOW TO DONATE
If you would like to donate to the Friends of Civil Affairs, you can donate during your race registration, or click on Donate above
RACE SCHEDULE & PACKET PICKUP
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/AroundtheWorldRun/Page-1] for full schedule of events
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Friends of Civil Affairs (FOCA) Around the World Run is a running event dedicated to the global mission of Civil Affairs Soldiers and their families. The Around the World Run raises money for the FOCA Scholarship Fund that awards merit and needs-based scholarships to spouses and children. You can participate in person or virtually.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$49.20
You can run or walk this event. The 5K is timed. -
5K Virtual
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.60
Run or Walk your 5K anytime, anywhere. Submit your results to this website under RESULTS between September 14 and September 22, 2024. -
10K Virtual
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.60
Run or Walk your 5K anytime, anywhere. Submit your results to this website under RESULTS between September 14 and September 22, 2024.
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