Around the World Run

Around the World Run Race Information

<p><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><br /><span style="color:#e03e2d">WHAT</span></b></span><br />Around the World Run.</p> <p>The Around the World Run is a part of the 47th 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 26 - 28, 2025 and will feature fantastic food, and breathtaking performances.</p> <p><b><span style="color:#843fa1"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /><br />DISTANCES OFFERED</span></span></b><br /><b>In Person Event:</b><br />5K Run/Walk - this event is timed<br /><br /><b>Virtual Events:</b><br />5K<br />10K</p> <p><b><span style="color:#843fa1"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /><br />WHEN</span></span></b><br /><b>In Person Race: </b> Saturday, September 27, 2025<br /><b>Virtual:</b> Run anytime, anywhere and submit your results between September 6th and September 18th, 2025.</p> <p><b><span style="color:#843fa1"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /><br />START / FINISH LINE LOCATION</span></span></b><br />Start Line &amp; Parking:<br />Cape Fear Botanical Garden<br />536 N. Eastern Blvd.<br />Fayetteville, NC 28301</p> <p><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b>**All race participants in any event can bring proof of registration to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden for a 50% discount on entry between September 25th and September 28th! <br /><br />VIRTUAL EVENT SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS</b></span><br />- You can run anywhere!<br />- Submit your finish times to the RESULTS section of this website anytime September 6 - 18, 2025.<br />- If you register by September 18th, you can choose to pick up your shirt at packet pickup, or pay a small fee to have it mailed.</p> <p><b><span style="color:#843fa1"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /><br />HOW TO REGISTER</span></span></b><br /><b>Register Before the Race:</b> Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner<br /><b>Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: </b> 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.</p> <p><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b><br /><br />HOW TO DONATE</b></span><br />If you would like to donate to the Friends of Civil Affairs, you can donate during your race registration, or click on Donate above</p> <p><b><span style="color:#843fa1"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /><br />RACE SCHEDULE &amp; PACKET PICKUP</span><br /></span></b>Click <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/AroundtheWorldRun/Page-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for full schedule of events</p> <p><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><span style="color:#e03e2d"><br /><br />HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE<br /></span></b></span>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.</p> <p> </p>