Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
Meet Me at the Fountain 5k is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Forest City, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is proud to be part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series. The 2026 Series has 13 events running from February to December. There are road races, trail runs, and even a hill climb. Series details and current standings can be found at the ROC website. Proceeds from the 12th running of the 5K will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
80°
Low
67°
Conditions
Chance rain showers then showers and thunderstorms likely
Chance of Rain
74%
Wind
2 mph
Host City
About Forest City, NC
Population
7,368
as of 2023
City Elevation
891 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Meet Me at the Fountain 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
- Race
- Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Forest City, NC
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4 miles away
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16 miles away
XC Experience
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FCCC VETERANS AWARENESS 5K RUN/WALK
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Forest City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
Jul 25, 2026