The Fayetteville Freedom Run: Money Box 5K (Walk/Run) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $65 on Sep 30, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k General Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $55$65 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Child Registration | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| VIP Registration | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $75 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $65 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k General Registration: $55 until Sep 30, then $65 until Oct 3.
- Child Registration: $25 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fayetteville runs 42:30, about 13:41 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:38 and men in 31:45.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 5k General Registration starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 240 feet
- Included with entry
- Financially Fit Race Day Swag; Kids Finisher Swag Pack; VIP Financial Freedom Swag Package
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Fayetteville Freedom Run: Money Box 5K (Walk/Run)?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303.
From the organizers
Financially Fit 5K & Fun Run
Run Toward Financial Freedom
Join Money Box Academy for a fun, family-friendly 5K and community experience designed to help our community move toward healthier bodies, smarter money habits, and stronger futures.
Whether you are a runner, walker, beginner, family, or competitive participant, this event is for you. You can run for time, walk at your own pace, or simply come out to support a mission that is making a real difference in Fayetteville and surrounding communities.
Proceeds support Money Box Academy’s free financial literacy programs for youth, families, seniors, and small business owners.
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