Folk Fest 5k
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Greensboro, North Carolina
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Folk Fest 5K in Greensboro, Guilford on Sunday, September 10, 2023! This vibrant event kicks off at 10 AM and is designed for runners and walkers of all abilities, making it a perfect opportunity to enjoy a scenic course alongside friends, family, and fellow festival-goers. The Folk Fest 5K is an untimed fundraising event that supports the annual North Carolina Folk Festival, allowing participants to engage in a non-competitive environment while celebrating the spirit of community.
Don't miss out on the festivities that follow the run, including delicious food from local food trucks, refreshing beverages from Foot Hills Brewery, and live music performances starting at 11 AM, featuring the talented Nani Vazana. Each participant will receive a Folk Fest 5K t-shirt, a beverage, and a custom bib as part of their registration. Be sure to register early to guarantee your event t-shirt. Join us for a memorable day filled with health, happiness, and the rich cultural traditions of North Carolina!
Don't miss out on the festivities that follow the run, including delicious food from local food trucks, refreshing beverages from Foot Hills Brewery, and live music performances starting at 11 AM, featuring the talented Nani Vazana. Each participant will receive a Folk Fest 5K t-shirt, a beverage, and a custom bib as part of their registration. Be sure to register early to guarantee your event t-shirt. Join us for a memorable day filled with health, happiness, and the rich cultural traditions of North Carolina!
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Folk Fest 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
**Attention Folk Fest 5K runners and walkers, Packet Pickup for Saturday at the CityStage lot has been delayed until 2:00pm to allow the storms to pass. Packet Pickup will now be from 2:00-4:30pm. Participants can still pick up or register for FF5K on Sunday morning from 8:30-9:45am.
The North Carolina Folk Festival, in partnership with the Triad running community, will hold its first 5K run/walk on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The Folk Fest 5K will begin at 10am and lead directly into the start of festival performances and activities on Sunday. This run/walk is an untimed fundraising event to help support the annual NC Folk Fest and to do what we love to do, together, in a non-competitive venue. This is a great chance to line up with your friends, teammates, or family members, and go for a run! Hang around after the run and enjoy the cuisine from the food truck vendors, beer from Foot Hills Brewery, and live music from Nani Vazana starting at 11am.
Participants will receive a Folk Fest 5K t-shirt, beverage, and custom bib with their registration fee. Registration will continue through race morning. Early birds who register by August 12, are guaranteed a race t-shirt.
More about the Folk Festival:
The annual NC Folk Fest is a three-day, free-admission, multi-stage outdoor festival and celebration of folk and traditional music, crafts, foods, and more!
Banner photo taken by Lynn Donovan of Center City Stage where the race start & finish.
The North Carolina Folk Festival, in partnership with the Triad running community, will hold its first 5K run/walk on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The Folk Fest 5K will begin at 10am and lead directly into the start of festival performances and activities on Sunday. This run/walk is an untimed fundraising event to help support the annual NC Folk Fest and to do what we love to do, together, in a non-competitive venue. This is a great chance to line up with your friends, teammates, or family members, and go for a run! Hang around after the run and enjoy the cuisine from the food truck vendors, beer from Foot Hills Brewery, and live music from Nani Vazana starting at 11am.
Participants will receive a Folk Fest 5K t-shirt, beverage, and custom bib with their registration fee. Registration will continue through race morning. Early birds who register by August 12, are guaranteed a race t-shirt.
More about the Folk Festival:
The annual NC Folk Fest is a three-day, free-admission, multi-stage outdoor festival and celebration of folk and traditional music, crafts, foods, and more!
Banner photo taken by Lynn Donovan of Center City Stage where the race start & finish.
Location
241 E Market St, Greensboro, 27401, NC, United States
Folk Fest 5k
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