May The Course Be With You
May The Course Be With You is a running race on May 1, 2027 in Greensboro, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- May 1, 2027 (201 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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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Typical Conditions
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
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greensboro Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
About Greensboro, NC
Population
298,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
782 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Waiting For?
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201
Days to train
- Race
- May The Course Be With You
- Date
- May 1, 2027
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May The Course Be With You
May 1, 2027