THE RACE

The Friends of Civil Affairs (FOCA) Around the World Run is a 5K/10K event dedicated to the global mission of Civil Affairs Soldiers and their Families. The Around the World Run raises money for the FOCA Scholarship Fund that awards merit and needs-based scholarships to spouses and children. The event will take place virtually. Participants can run and submit their results anytime and anywhere between August 21 and August 28, 2021!

RACE SWAG

An Around the World Run shirt is guaranteed to ALL registered participants! Sizes: Youth S-L & Adult S-XL. 

Shirt & Awards Pickup
September 8, 2021
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Gaston Brewing Company
124 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

For those requesting their shirt be mailed, those will be mailed after September 8th.

HOW IT WORKS

WHERE:
Anywhere in the World!

Some people have run their race in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Germany, and many other locations.  The most unique was while quarantined in a hotel in Thailand.

WHEN:
Run anytime between August 21 and August 28, 2021.

SUBMIT YOUR FINISH TIME:
After your race, visit this website and click on RESULTS.  From there you can submit your finish time.

AWARDS

5K & 10K AWARDS
Top 3 in Age Group, Male & Female:
10 & Under, 11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

TEAM AWARDS

Largest Team = $500 to Gaston Brewing Company
Largest Overseas Team = $100 FOCA Gift Card

FURTHERST FROM FORT BRAGG

10th Anniversary Print

* Awards will be mailed after the event.

THE CAUSE

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Friends of Civil Affairs (FOCA) is a 501(C)(19) Veterans Organization that supports the morale and welfare of the Soldiers and Families of the Active Component Civil Affairs Regiment. Support is provided through Scholarships, Soldier Programs, Family Programs, and a Memorial Fund.