May The Course Be With You
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Greensboro, North Carolina
- Price $23.25 - $49.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the "May The Course Be With You" charity run on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Greensboro, Guilford! This exciting event, part of the 2026 Fleet Feet Race Series, is the perfect way to celebrate the beloved Star Wars universe a little early. Join us at Lawndale Baptist Church for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and a dash of galactic flair! Participants can look forward to delicious beverages from the Wired Cafe Coffee Bus, tasty snacks, and a chance to win fantastic awards and prizes.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this event welcomes everyone—costumes are highly encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite character for a chance to win the Best Costume prize, while top finishers will also receive exciting race rewards. As you "storm the course," you're not just running for fun; you're also supporting a great cause! All proceeds will benefit Restoration Place Counseling, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable mental health care for girls and women in the Triad area. Join us for a day of fun and purpose—because together, we can be the force for mental health awareness!
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this event welcomes everyone—costumes are highly encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite character for a chance to win the Best Costume prize, while top finishers will also receive exciting race rewards. As you "storm the course," you're not just running for fun; you're also supporting a great cause! All proceeds will benefit Restoration Place Counseling, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable mental health care for girls and women in the Triad area. Join us for a day of fun and purpose—because together, we can be the force for mental health awareness!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A STAR WARS-THEMED CHARITY RUN!
Celebrate _MAY THE FOURTH_ a little earlyon Saturday, May 2, 2026with our exciting charity race, part of the 2026 Fleet Feet Race Series! The event kicks off and wraps up at Lawndale Baptist Church, where youll find:
* Delicious beverages from Wired Cafe Coffee Bus
* Tasty snacks
* Tons of awards and prizes!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, remember:
THE FORCE WILL BE WITH YOU. ALWAYS.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Come dressed as your favorite characterthere will be Best Costume prizes, selected by our event staff judges. And of course, top finishers will receive awesome race prizes too!
RUN FOR A CAUSE
As you STORM THE COURSE, youll also BE THE FORCE for Mental Health Awareness!
All proceeds from the May the Course Race benefit Restoration Place Counseling [https://rpcounseling.org/] (RPC)a local nonprofit offering affordable, professional Christian counseling to girls and women in the Triad and beyond.
WHY IT MATTERS:
High cost is both a nationally and locally documented reason why people do not seek mental health care. RPC exists to remove this obstacle for those in need.
In a time when professional mental health care is needed more than ever, your participation helps make a real difference. Thank you for your support!
_Disclaimers: All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or depicted are the property of their respective owners. Their use in no way indicates any relationship, business or otherwise, between us and the owners of said trademarks, trade names, and logos. Every effort has been made to identify and attribute trademarks and trade names to their respective owners._
Celebrate _MAY THE FOURTH_ a little earlyon Saturday, May 2, 2026with our exciting charity race, part of the 2026 Fleet Feet Race Series! The event kicks off and wraps up at Lawndale Baptist Church, where youll find:
* Delicious beverages from Wired Cafe Coffee Bus
* Tasty snacks
* Tons of awards and prizes!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, remember:
THE FORCE WILL BE WITH YOU. ALWAYS.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Come dressed as your favorite characterthere will be Best Costume prizes, selected by our event staff judges. And of course, top finishers will receive awesome race prizes too!
RUN FOR A CAUSE
As you STORM THE COURSE, youll also BE THE FORCE for Mental Health Awareness!
All proceeds from the May the Course Race benefit Restoration Place Counseling [https://rpcounseling.org/] (RPC)a local nonprofit offering affordable, professional Christian counseling to girls and women in the Triad and beyond.
WHY IT MATTERS:
High cost is both a nationally and locally documented reason why people do not seek mental health care. RPC exists to remove this obstacle for those in need.
In a time when professional mental health care is needed more than ever, your participation helps make a real difference. Thank you for your support!
_Disclaimers: All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or depicted are the property of their respective owners. Their use in no way indicates any relationship, business or otherwise, between us and the owners of said trademarks, trade names, and logos. Every effort has been made to identify and attribute trademarks and trade names to their respective owners._
Races
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10K Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$49.00
OPENS 26 AUG -
5K Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$39.00
OPENS 26 AUG -
Mental Health Mile
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 26 AUG
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