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 (246 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 at 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’ve served our community in a number of ways over the years, to include:
•Hosting annual community-wide Trunk or Treat and Spring Fling festivals
•Coordinating an urban farm that provides neighbors with free fresh produce
•Providing neighborhood children (and some adults!) with high interest books through our summer reading club
•Caring for Peck Elementary staff through our Friends of Peck program
•Administering a $60,000 pandemic relief fund for Glenwood in partnership with Grace Community Church
•And more!
In January 2022, we opened the doors to our community space located at 1310 Glenwood Avenue. We currently offer free coffee and wifi, as well as space to relax and connect and with neighbors. To help foster new relationships, we have board games, books, and art supplies, as well as meeting space available. In the near future, we hope to partner with local community organizations to host classes and activities on a regular schedule.
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Weather
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.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at May The Course Be With You, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
246
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