Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k : Forest City, NC
The Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is a community road event held in Forest City, North Carolina. Proceeds from the 12th running of the 5K will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs. The event includes packet pick up and on-site registration at Smith's Drugs of Forest City, and a course map is provided for the 5K.
Events:
- Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
- Fun Run (ages 8 and under)
Registration details published for 2026 include an early bird rate of $25, a regular rate of $30, and a late rate of $35. A youth fee of $15 applies for children 12 and under. The Fun Run is free for ages 8 and under while advance registration is requested; race shirts are available for purchase and shirt guarantees require registration by July 6, 2026.
Awards are listed for the 5K with top three male and female overall finishers, top male and female masters, and top three finishers in age groups including under 8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, and continuing in five year increments through 80+.
A referral program offers refunds toward entry fees based on the number of friends who register. The event is part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series and lists local hosts and sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
