The Free Run 5K
The Free Run 5K is a running race on March 13, 2027 in Fayetteville, NC, with an entry fee of $47.
- Date
- March 13, 2027 (193 days to go)
- Price
- $47
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Free Run 5K will take place in historic Downtown Fayetteville, NC, and is designed to capture the true feeling of being FREE through movement.
Starting and finishing at North South Brewing Company, runners will take on closed city streets through the heart of downtown, passing iconic Fayetteville landmarks, including the historic Market House.
More than just a 5K, the Free Run is about bringing people together. Whether you’re an experienced runner, just getting started, or simply looking for a reason to move, everyone has a place at the starting line.
Different backgrounds. Different beginnings. One community.
Run your pace. Run your race. Run FREE.
Events
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
64°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville (Pwc), 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fayetteville, NC
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Free Run 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
193
Days to train
- Race
- The Free Run 5K
- Date
- March 13, 2027
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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
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The Free Run 5K
Mar 13, 2027