WHAT
Around the World Run

The Around the World Run is a part of the 45th 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.

DISTANCES OFFERED
In Person Event:
5K Run/Walk - this event is timed

Virtual Events:
5K
10K

WHEN
In Person Race:  Saturday, September 23, 2023
Virtual: Run anytime, anywhere and submit your results between September 10 and September 17, 2023.

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 10 - 17, 2023.
- If you register by Septmeber 15, 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
Friends of Civil Affairs (FOCA) is a 501(C)(19) Veterans Organization that supports the morale and welfare of the Soldiers and Families of the Active Component Civil Affairs Regiment. Support is provided through Scholarships, Soldier Programs, Family Programs, and a Memorial Fund.