May The Course Be With You
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Event overview
May The Course Be With You is a Star Wars-themed charity running event held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with the start and finish at Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. Parking and the main venue are located at 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408. The event is part of the 2026 Fleet Feet Race Series and counts toward the Race Series team competition.
Race details and charity
The event includes the following distances:
- 10K Race
- 5K Race
- Mental Health Mile
Entry prices listed for early registration are $45 for the 10K, $35 for the 5K, and $20 for the Mental Health Mile; prices increase after March 1, 2026. The race offers refreshments from Wired Cafe Coffee Bus, snacks, and awards for top finishers. A costume contest will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes in adult and child categories; winners are selected by event judges. Proceeds benefit Restoration Place Counseling, a nonprofit providing affordable counseling services for girls and women. Race partners include Lawndale Baptist Church, Restoration Place Counseling, Junction 311 Endurance Sports, and The Race Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.