Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
Meet Me at the Fountain 5k is a community running event held in Forest City, North Carolina, at 139 E. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. The program for the day includes a 5K road race and a separate kids Fun Run. Registration fees for the main 5K are listed as $25.00. The kids Fun Run is free, and organizers request online registration by July 25 or registration on race day.
The event is part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series. The 2026 series comprises 13 events taking place from February through December and includes road races, trail runs, and a hill climb. This edition marks the 12th running of the 5K, and proceeds will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.
Practical details provided by the organizer note separate entries for the 5K and the kids Fun Run, and include open and close registration dates for each race. The event description focuses on its community and charitable aspects and its position within a larger regional race series.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K road race
- 0.5 Miles Kids Fun Run, free
