Around the World Run

Fayetteville, NC

Wed, Sep 9, 2026

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When

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Where

Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Fayetteville NC

Distances

5K · 10K

About this race

WHAT

Around the World Run.

The Around the World Run is a part of the 48th 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 25 - 26, 2026 and will feature fantastic food, and breathtaking performances.

DISTANCES OFFERED

In Person Event:

5K Run/Walk: this event is timed

Virtual Events:

5K: available for virtual participants
10K: available for virtual participants

WHEN

In Person Race: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Virtual: Run anytime, anywhere and submit your results between September 9th and September 23, 2026.

START / FINISH LINE LOCATION

Start Line & Parking:
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301

VIRTUAL EVENT SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

Run anywhere: Participants can choose their location.
Submit finish times: Enter times in the RESULTS section of this website anytime between September 9 - 23, 2026.
Registration by September 16: 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: 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 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.