Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is what the name implies; a quick 5K through downtown Forest City starting and finishing beside the famous town fountain. The event is produced by Smith’s Drugs in Forest City. Each year they select several local nonprofits to benefit from the race. Based on race histories this would be the fastest 5K course in the race series. They offer a lot of age groups and age group prizes.
Top 3 Male/Female Overall. Top Male/Female Masters
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+
Proceeds from the event go to :
COURSE RECORDS
Years on Current Course – 2015-22
Male – Josh Stone – 15:29.9 (2021)
Female – Jennifer Fisher – 18:59 (2016)
Click here for Age group records
Course Map below…
WHEN: July 22, 2023
WHERE:Smith's Drugs - Forest City, NC
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MORE INFO: Saturday - July 22rd 7:00 - 8:00: Packet Pick Up and Late Registration Race starts at 8 AM Registration: 5k Run/Walk $25 if registered on or before July 10th (Shirt Guaranteed) $30 if registered after July 10th & day of race (Shirts available while supplies last) Kids 12 and under Registration through race day (Shirts available while supplies last) - $15
Keep your maps in a plastic bag to protect them from the rain and know how to use them. GPS units are great, but they are not substitutes for knowing how to use a map and compass.
