Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
Meet Me at the Fountain is a community running event in Forest City, North Carolina. The event program includes a 5K road race and a separate Fun Run. Event hosts listed are Smith's Drugs of Forest City and Piesafe Baking Co. The race is part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series. Proceeds from the event benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.
Entry, logistics and prizes
- 5K
- Fun Run (ages 8 and under)
The 5K shows an entry fee of $25 and the Fun Run is listed as free. Registration opening dates are listed for the 5K (January 31, 2026) and the Fun Run (April 29, 2026). Packet pick-up and on-site registration are provided at Smith's Drugs of Forest City, 139 E. Main Street, Forest City, NC. A course map is available online. Awards for the 5K include top three male and female overall, top male and female masters, and top three finishers in multiple age groups from under 8 through 80+. A referral program offers partial refunds for referring registrants; refunds are returned to the original credit card within 3-4 business days and processing fees are not refunded. Event timing services are provided by American Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
