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Around the World Run

In Person
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Virtually
September 14 - 22, 2024
Anywhere in the World!

THE RACE


Around the World Run

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.

The event will take place live and virtually.

The live 5K race is on September 28th with the 46th International Folk Festival.
For the Virtual Race, participants can run and submit their results anytime and anywhere between September 14 and September 22.
Around the World Schedule of Events International Folk Festival

COUNTDOWN TO LIVE RACE DAY

RACE SWAG


2024 Shirt Design


IN PERSON PARTICIPANTS
An Around the World Run shirt is guaranteed to in-person participants who register by September 18, 2024, and attend the event. Those who register after September 18th can choose from remaining sizes.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Virtual participants can get their shirt at pre-race packet pickup, or choose to have their shirt mailed for a fee.
 

RACE COURSE

 
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC  28301

The Around the World Run course starts at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden and takes participants on a combination of road, the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail, and the Cape Fear River Trail. The trails are 8-10 feet wide with a few wooden bridges through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife with spectacular views of the river.
Course Map

AWARDS


AWARDS
5K, 5K Virtual, 10K Virtual

Top 3 Males
Top 3 Females

Top 3 in Age Group, Male & Female:
10 & Under, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Overall Live 5K male and female winners will each receive a $125 Gift Card from Fleet Feet

LARGEST TEAM
(includes all 3 races)
$500 Gift Card to Sol's Arcade & Taproom

FURTHEST FROM FORT LIBERTY AWARD
 The participant who completes their virtual run the furthest from Fort Liberty will receive a print of their choice from the Friends Of Civil Affairs Store!

THE CAUSE


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.
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Price Increases

5K

Next price increase is Thursday, August 1, 2024 Register Now! $30

5K Virtual

Next price increase is Thursday, August 1, 2024 Register Now! $30

10K Virtual

Next price increase is Thursday, August 1, 2024 Register Now! $30

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