Dream Run

Dream Big, Move Together! Don’t miss your chance to join Manna University’s Dream Run—5K or 1K—with early discounted rates! Register now to save, and if you refer a friend, you’ll get an extra discount, too. Whether you run, jog, or walk, this is your moment to take steps toward your 2025 goals. These special rates are for a limited time, so sign up today and make every step count! ⏳

Discounted Rates: 5K - $25 registration fee (plus processing), but you can get an additional $5 OFF if you refer a friend! Discounted 1K - $12 per kid (ages 4-9).

Race Details: Saturday, September 20, 2025 (8:00am) at Festival Park. 

More Details COMING SOON for our 9th Annual Dream Run for September 20, 2025.

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Check out the following videos from LAST YEAR's Dream Run below:

Click HERE to check out a video about this event!

Click HERE to check out a video about our Kids Fun Run!

The Dream Run is presented by Manna University* and the Manna Dream Center.** Both of these non-profit organizations have a passion for people in their community and around the world. That's why we're excited that a portion of the profits of this event will go towards student scholarships at Manna University and local community projects with the Manna Dream Center!

This a great event for the whole family with our Dream Run 5K and our Kids Fun Run 1K! Join us at this event and Connect to a Bigger Dream as we raise awareness for these two local non-profit organizations. Manna University has a dream to educate, equip, and empower emerging leaders to change the world. The Manna Dream Center has a dream to reach people with the love of Christ by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs. What's your dream?

Race Day Details

Certified 5k route in downtown Fayetteville, NC
Saturday, September 20, 2025

Timeline Coming Soon.

Fees

Individual Runner/Walker: 
Runner/ Walker ages 5-12:
Fun Run 1K ages 4-9:

Family/Group of 5 or more - 

 *Children in strollers will not be included in the averaged time for that group/family

*Shirts are guaranteed with registration until September 1 for Dream Run 5K ONLY.

VIRTUAL RACE OPTION
Can't make it for the race in person, but still want the sweet swag?  You're in luck!  We will have a virtual option for this 5k race.

Here's how it works:
1. Register for the virtual race. Pricing is the same as in-person race. Please register by 9/1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
2. Run the race distance when it's convenient for you.
3. Get your swag in the mail.
It's that easy!
Shirt, bib, and some other sweet swag will be mailed to you, and the top male and female virtual runners will receive a virtual top prize! Also, if you post proof of your run on our social media page we will email you a digital finisher certificate. (To be entered into a chance to win a top prize, runners must prove their distance and pace.)

Medals and Prizes

Coming soon.

Group Categories

Coming soon.

Packet Pickup

Details coming soon.

Day before Pick-Up will be available; DAY-OF registration & check-in will be located at Festival Park.

*Manna University is a biblical higher education institution dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering emerging leaders to change the world.
 

**The Manna Dream Center is part of the Dream Center network and is committed to reaching people with the love of Christ by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs. The Manna Dream Center serves our Fayetteville/Fort Bragg community in many ways. Our Dream Center Warehouse services disaster relief aid, backpack buddies and a food pantry, Our Ray Ave location houses the food and diaper pantry, a portable shower, laundry services, and benevolence. There are weekly addiction recovery and grief groups at the Ray Ave site. At the DC Shelter on Person St we serve lunch five days a week to those experiencing food insecurity and partner with the City of Fayetteville to provide a men’s shelter at the location.