Around the World Run
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Event details
The Around the World Run is held in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The in-person event takes place Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden (536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28301). Virtual events run from September 6 through September 18, 2025 and can be completed anywhere.
Distances offered
- 5K (in-person, timed)
- 5K Virtual
- 10K Virtual
Entry benefits include an event shirt for in-person registrants who register by September 18, 2025 and attend; later registrants may select from remaining sizes. Virtual participants may pick up shirts at pre-race packet pickup or request mailing for a fee. All participants with proof of registration receive a 50% discount on Cape Fear Botanical Garden entry between September 25 and September 28.
Course, awards and purpose
The course starts at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden and follows a mix of road, the Cross Creek Linear Park Trail, and the Cape Fear River Trail. Trails are 8-10 feet wide with a few wooden bridges and river views.
Awards are given for the top three male and top three female finishers in the listed events, plus top three in age groups (male and female) across standard age brackets. Additional recognitions include a largest-team prize and a “furthest from Fort Liberty” award for virtual participants. The event raises funds for the Friends of Civil Affairs (FOCA) Scholarship Fund to support merit and needs-based scholarships for spouses and children of Civil Affairs Soldiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.