Proceeds from the 10th running of the 5K will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.
Friday - July 21st
4:00 - 6:00pm: Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at Smith's Drugs of Forest City
Saturday - July 22nd
7:00 - 8:00am: Packet Pick Up and Late On-site Registration
8:00am: 5K START
9:00am: Fun Run START
5K Run/Walk
$25 if registered by July 8th (Shirt Guaranteed)
$30 if registered after July 8th & day of race (Shirts available while supplies last)
$15 Kids 12 & Under (Shirts available while supplies last)
Fun Run (ages 8 and under): FREE [While FREE we do ask that you register in advance] Shirts are available for $12.
DIY 5K:
$25 Registration through Sunday - July 23rd.
DIY Anywhere 5K: Saturday July 15th > Sunday July 23rd
This “Do It Yourself” Event will enable you to run/walk at any time and in any location that is convenient for you. Run around the block, on trails, go down to the track (12.5 laps = 5K), or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in the Greater Forest City Metropolitan Area - so please invite friends and family both near and far to join the fun.
While not required – you can submit your time for inclusion in the online “Just For Fun” Results. We will collect times beginning Saturday July 15th until Monday July 24th. There will be No Overall or Age Group Awards. Instructions on "How to submit your DIY times" are found under the "DIY 5K Info" tab above.
5K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall. Top Male/Female Masters
5K: Top 3 finishers in each Age Group < 8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Click HERE for a map of the 5K course
Do you want a FREE ENTRY? It's Simple - AFTER you’ve registered - a "Refer Your Friends!" pop-up will appear - Post, Tweet, and/or email the message to everyone you know.
OR Later - share your unique link found in your RunSignUp Confirmation E-mail = "Remember to invite your friends..."
You'll be refunded $10 for the first three (3) friends who register for the 5K. For friends 4 & 5 receive $5 each - until your registration becomes FREE! [Free is Good!!]
Funds will be refunded, within 3-4 business day, to the credit card used for the initial registration.
Note: The intial registration processing fee will not be refunded, you can not go below $0, refunds will not apply to Add-Ons, Purchases, or Donations.
The Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is proud to be part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series.
The 2023 Series has 12 events running from February to December.
There are road races, trail runs, and even a hill climb.
TWO of the Races are right here in Forest City
Leader of the Pack 5K - May 6th
Be the Light 5K - December 10th
Series details and current standings can be found at the ROC website. 
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