The Derby Run
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The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes
The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes is a community running event held at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville, NC on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The 5K and 10K courses travel through the Haymount area and the Fayetteville Technical Community College campus and both finish near the Terry Sanford High School baseball field. The 5K is described as flat terrain while the 10K includes some hills. The course is stroller and dog friendly; dogs must be on a leash. Parking is available at Terry Sanford High School.
Additional activities at the event include a 1 Mile Fun Run, face painting, a selfie station and a silent auction. A Kids 50 Yard Dash for children 10 and under takes place before the 10K; entry to the dash is free but children must also be registered in another event. Race shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by March 30, 2026 and attend the event; remaining shirts are available after that date while inventory lasts. All 1 Mile, 5K and 10K finishers receive a finisher medal.
Awards are given for top overall and age group finishers in the 5K and 10K, top boy and girl in the 1 Mile, and for categories such as best costume, best decorated hat, best decorated stroller, first dog to finish and largest team. Net proceeds benefit local charities that serve children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
