The Derby Run
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The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes : overview
The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville, NC. The event includes multiple distances:
- 10K Run/Walk - timed
- 5K Run/Walk - timed
- 1 Mile Run/Walk - untimed
- Kids 50 Yard Dash (10 & under) - untimed and free (children must be registered in another event)
The race day program includes a 1 Mile fun run, face painting, a selfie station, and a silent auction. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. The event is stroller friendly.
Course, awards and other details
The 5K and 10K courses start at Terry Sanford High School, run through the Haymount area and the Fayetteville Technical Community College campus, and finish near the Terry Sanford High School baseball field. The 5K is described as flat; the 10K includes some hills. Parking is available at the high school.
All 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K finishers receive a finisher medal. Shirt availability is guaranteed for participants who register by March 30, 2026 and attend; later registrants may choose from remaining inventory. Awards include top three overall male and female in 5K and 10K, age-group awards, top boy and top girl in the 1 Mile (12 and under), and special awards such as best costume, best decorated hat, best decorated stroller, first dog to finish, and largest team. Net proceeds support local children’s charities and scholarships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
