North Carolina · 10K · 5K · 19.3 Miles
Cape Fear River Run
Cape Fear River Run is a 10K, 5K and 19.3 Miles event held in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 1,495 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
- Field size
- ~1,495 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 19.3 Miles
- Field size
- About 1,495 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Cape Fear River Run
Welcome to Fayetteville's only Half Marathon on the Cape Fear River Trail! All races will feature different routes and use the Cape Fear River Trail. This trail is a beautiful, paved greenway trail along the Cape Fear River. The start and finish line will be at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden . There will be on course support. There will be no pets allowed at this event. This race will have an option to add on a VIP experience . This includes a private heated tent for VIPs only, VIP only refresh…
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Cape Fear River Run: common questions
- When is the Cape Fear River Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Cape Fear River Run held?
- In Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Cape Fear River Run offer?
- 10K, 5K and 19.3 Miles.
- How many people run the Cape Fear River Run?
- About 1,495 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cape Fear River Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cape Fear River Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $135 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Cape Fear River Run start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
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