Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
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Event overview
The Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is scheduled for late July 2026 with race weekend activities listed for July 24 and July 25, 2026 in Forest City, North Carolina. The event is hosted at Smith's Drugs of Forest City, 139 E. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Proceeds from the event will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs. The race is listed as part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series for 2026.
Events and registration
- 5K
- Fun Run (ages 8 and under)
Registration details for the 5K include an early bird fee of $25 (2/1/2026 - 2/8/2026), regular registration at $30 (2/9/2026 - 7/19/2026), and late registration at $35 (7/20/2026 through race day). A $15 entry is listed for kids 12 and under. The cutoff to be guaranteed a T-shirt is July 6, 2026. The Fun Run is free for ages 8 and under; pre-registration is requested and shirts are available for $15. Event registration opening dates are noted: the 5K opens January 31, 2026, and the Fun Run opens April 29, 2026. Packet pick up and on-site registration are available the day before and the day of the event at Smith's Drugs of Forest City.
Course, awards and other details
A course map is available via RideWithGPS. Awards for the 5K include top three male and female overall, top male and female masters, and top three finishers in listed age groups from under 8 up to 80+. A referral program offers refunds to registrants for friends who register: $10 refunded for each of the first three friends, $5 for the fourth and fifth friends, processed within 3-4 business days to the original card; initial processing fees are not refunded and refunds do not apply to add-ons, purchases, or donations. Event hosts and local sponsors are listed, and American Timing is the event services provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
