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May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 1, 2027
In 170 days
Greensboro, NC
3505 Lawndale Drive

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2026

48–66°F

dry

2025

66–85°F

dry

2024

58–82°F

dry

2023

45–62°F

dry

2022

53–82°F

rain

2021

47–75°F

dry

2020

48–62°F

dry

2019

63–86°F

dry

2018

43–78°F

dry

2017

66–78°F

rain

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About this race

Join Us for A Star Wars-Themed Charity Run!

Celebrate May the Fourth a little early—on Saturday, May 1, 2027—with our exciting charity race, part of the Fleet Feet Race Series! The event kicks off and wraps up in the parking lot of Lawndale Baptist Church, where you’ll 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 character—there 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, you’ll also Be the Force in the lives of many people!

All proceeds from the May the Course Race benefit Glenwood Together.

About Glenwood Together:

Glenwood Together is a community organization that seeks to build community and connect neighbors with needed resources in the Glenwood neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.  We accomplish this through:

  • Dynamic after school & summer programs
  • Fresh produce & mobile markets
  • Resources & referrals for families in need
  • Weekly family dinners during the school year
  • Friendship and basic need provision for our unhoused neighbors

As a community organization, we know that we cannot do this work alone.  We are grateful to our friends at Restoration Place Counseling who have passed this race into our care this year.  


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