Race profile

Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Name: Meet Me at the Fountain 5k
Start: 2026-07-25T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-25T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Forest City, NC

Overview

5K · Fun Run · 0.5 mi · Walk

Jul 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTForest City, North Carolina, US

On our calendar since May 2017

North Carolina 5K

Perks & Swag

Awards

Swag included

The read

Run Vibes summary

Summarization pending

AI summarization pending

We haven’t generated Run Vibes’ quick-read summary for this race yet—it’s in the enrichment queue and will appear here soon with notes on vibe, race-day feel, and who the event suits best.

Until then, open Original listing below for the full source description, and double-check anything important on the organizer’s page.

Original listingFull description from sourceExpand the official listing text (unchanged)

▾

The 2026 Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is July 26, 2026

Proceeds from the 12th running of the 5K will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.

Schedule:

Friday - July 24th
4:00 - 6:00pm: Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at Smith's Drugs of Forest City

Saturday - July 25th
7:00 - 8:00am: Packet Pick Up and Late On-site Registration
8:00am: 5K START
9:00am: Fun Run START

Registration:

5K Run/Walk
$25 EARLY BIRD: 2/1/2026 - 2/8/2026
*CUTOFF TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT IS 7/6/2026*
$30 Regular Registration: 2/9/2026 - 7/19/2026
$35 Late Registration: 7/20/2026 - Race Day
$15 Kids 12 & Under *(CUTOFF TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT IS 7/6/2026)*

Fun Run (ages 8 and under): FREE [While FREE we do ask that you register in advance] Shirts are available for $15.

Awards & Age Groups:

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, 75-79, 80+

Course Map:

Click HERE for a map of the 5K course

Coming soon: a short email with new listings and weekend-ready picks for races like this one. Leave your email and we'll notify you when it launches—no spam in the meantime.

We only use this to send Runvibes race updates when the program is ready. You can ask us to remove your email anytime via Contact.

More races

More events in North Carolina, and comparable distances or challenge.

33rd Annual Shamrock 'N' Run 5K!

Mar 28, 2026 • 7:30 AM EDTChapel Hill, NC

On our calendar since Nov 2015

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Festive Seasonal

Fun

Audience & Community

Cause Driven

Community Favorite

Social & Festive

College & Student

Beginner Friendly

Join the 33rd Annual Shamrock 'N' Run 5K in Chapel Hill, supporting child abuse prevention and family health. A fun, community-focused event for a great cause!

Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Half Marathon · 10K · 5K

Mar 28, 2026 • 7:55 AM EDTGreensboro, NC

On our calendar since Nov 2023

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Competitive

Scenic

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Swag included

Join the Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in Greensboro for an April Fools-themed road race with a new course, great swag, and a festive atmosphere.

Bunny Run 5k

Mar 28, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTSylva, NC

On our calendar since Dec 2025

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Competitive

Quirky

Audience & Community

Cause Driven

Kids & Youth

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Hop into spring with this 1st Annual Bunny Run 5K in Sylva, NC, supporting a local non-profit and the restoration of a historic building.

Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Half Marathon · 5 mi

Mar 28, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTCharlotte, NC

On our calendar since Aug 2018

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Scenic

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Beginner Friendly

Perks & Swag

Swag included

Celebrate your run and Charlotte's craft beer scene at this popular half marathon and 5 miler, featuring a scenic greenway and road course.

Matcha Morning Run – Garner, NC

2 mi · 0.4 mi

Mar 28, 2026 • 8:00 AM EDTGarner, NC

On our calendar since Feb 2026

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Fun

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Beginner Friendly

Join a relaxed 0.4-mile Matcha Morning Run in Garner, NC, welcoming all paces for a social start to your day, complete with a post-run coffee meet-up.

HauseNation Red Oak 5k

5K · Fun Run · 1 mi

Mar 28, 2026 • 8:30 AM EDTRocky Mount, NC

On our calendar since Sep 2025

Difficulty

Easygoing

Vibes

Cause Driven

Fun

Audience & Community

Kids & Youth

Community Favorite

Social & Festive

Beginner Friendly

BoxHause Rocky Mount presents the HauseNation Red Oak 5k, a community run/walk and kids fun run benefiting Nash UNC Health Foundation's Community Paramedic Program.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (13)

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Mar 28, 2026 • 8:30 AM EDTCharlotte, NC

On our calendar since Oct 2025

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Vibes

Fun

Festive Seasonal

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Beginner Friendly

Medal Madness offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon loops in Charlotte, NC, with a focus on earning a finisher medal and a chance for best costume.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Boone, NC (13)

5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon

Mar 28, 2026 • 8:30 AM EDTBoone, NC

On our calendar since Nov 2024

Difficulty

Serious Test

Vibes

Fun

Quirky

Audience & Community

Social & Festive

Community Favorite

Chase medals and series points across multiple distances in Boone, NC, with a fun costume option and a challenging out-and-back course.

Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Overview

Run Vibes summary

The 2026 Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is July 26, 2026

Schedule:

Registration:

Awards & Age Groups:

Course Map:

Weekly Runvibes digest

Related races