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Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Fayetteville NC
5K · 10K
67–84°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
60–77°F
dry
2024
57–77°F
dry
2023
70–82°F
rain
2022
65–84°F
dry
2021
66–78°F
rain
2020
73–81°F
rain
2019
74–88°F
dry
2018
73–89°F
dry
2017
58–78°F
dry
2016
71–90°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Wednesday, Sep 9
Rain likely · 72–98°F
Wednesday, Sep 9starts near 72°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
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
- Virtual Events: 10K
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
- You can run anywhere!
- Submit your finish times: to the RESULTS section of this website anytime September 9 - 23, 2026.
- If you register by September 16th: 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 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.
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