Ben’s 1.9km birthday fun run is a running race on August 2, 2026 in Fayetteville, NC.
From the Organizer
Sunday, August 2nd at 9am
Run or walk at your own pace
Starts and finishes at 948 Glen Reilly Dr. Fayetteville.
Registration: free (please let me know your shirt size)
Registration closes on July 30th
Snacks and cupcakes will be waiting at the finish line.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville (Pwc), 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
209,692
as of 2023
City Elevation
120 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 4 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Ben’s 1.9km birthday fun run
Aug 2, 2026